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Charles Leclerc says Ferrari’s latest upgrade has been “hyped up a lot”.
Charles Leclerc stated that Ferrari’s upgrades are often overly praised, following his third-place qualifying finish at the Belgian Grand Prix. Ferrari introduced a new rear suspension in Belgium, aiming to improve their disappointing 2025 season. Despite progress with the upgraded suspension, Ferrari still trails behind McLaren, the current frontrunners in F1. Leclerc narrowly outperformed Max Verstappen but was significantly behind Lando Norris, who secured pole position. Although Leclerc acknowledged the positive direction the upgrades are taking the team, he remains cautious about Ferrari’s competitiveness and the challenges posed by McLaren. Leclerc highlighted the improved comfort and confidence the revised rear suspension brings to his driving in the SF-25, emphasizing the importance of continuous team effort and progress in F1 racing.
