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After the highs of Monaco, Ferrari is bracing for a more challenging weekend in Barcelona.
Charles Leclerc stated that Ferrari needs to adjust its expectations for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, following a strong podium finish at Monaco just a week before. Despite achieving Ferrari’s best results of the season in Monaco, Leclerc anticipates facing challenges at the Barcelona track due to weaknesses in their SF-25 package. He emphasized the importance of maintaining an aggressive approach and setup while acknowledging the need to reset expectations for the race.
In contrast to the surprise competitiveness displayed in Monaco, Leclerc expressed concerns about Ferrari’s performance in Spain, especially in terms of one-lap pace. He pointed out the likelihood of McLaren’s speed in warm conditions and the historical difficulties Ferrari has faced in qualifying this season. Leclerc hopes that improvements and adjustments to the car will help Ferrari narrow the performance gap with frontrunners, although he remains cautious about predicting long-term success.
Acknowledging McLaren’s dominance in the current season, Leclerc views the upcoming race weekend as an opportunity to make progress and potentially challenge McLaren’s strong performance. He remains committed to giving his best effort on track and is optimistic that incremental improvements and new parts will help Ferrari improve its performance over the course of the season.
