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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggle to explain Ferrari’s performance swing in Austin.
At the United States Grand Prix, Ferrari’s unexpected shift in performance puzzled both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Despite their struggles in sprint qualifying, Ferrari showed improvement in the regular qualifying session, with Leclerc in third and Hamilton in fifth. Both drivers couldn’t pinpoint the reason behind the sudden change in performance, with Hamilton mentioning significant understeer and adjustments to the car setup. Leclerc expressed surprise at Ferrari’s sudden improvement, emphasizing the need for further understanding of the car’s performance fluctuations. While the team made progress, they still aim to decipher the factors contributing to their varying performance levels. Leclerc highlighted minor adjustments and changes in driving style as potential factors, but the significant swing in performance remains a point of focus for Ferrari.
