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Charles Leclerc details the cause of his loss of pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc confirmed that a chassis issue caused his sudden loss of pace at the F1 Hungarian Grand Prix, where he led the race from pole position but dropped behind Lando Norris after a two-stop strategy.
Leclerc expressed frustration over the radio, stating that the situation was undriveable and that competitiveness was lost due to the issue with the chassis.
After the race, Leclerc backtracked on his complaints, attributing the problem to the chassis and acknowledging that it was out of their control.
He doubted Ferrari’s ability to challenge McLaren again this season, feeling that the Hungarian Grand Prix was their best opportunity to secure a victory.
Despite the disappointment, Leclerc recognized the speed shown by McLaren and expressed uncertainty about Ferrari’s prospects for the remainder of the season.
