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Charles Leclerc has denied the notion that a “silver bullet” has been responsible for Ferrari’s continued turnaround in qualifying at F1’s Mexico City GP.
Charles Leclerc has denied the notion of a “silver bullet” being responsible for Ferrari’s qualifying turnaround at the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite a strong performance.
Leclerc secured pole position in Q3, only for Lando Norris to surpass him in the final moments of qualifying, leaving Leclerc disappointed.
He acknowledged his satisfaction with his initial Q3 run, but admitted Norris’ strong performance caught him off guard.
Leclerc emphasized the narrow margin for error on the low-grip circuit, where even minor mistakes can be costly.
He downplayed suggestions of a sudden performance boost for Ferrari, instead highlighting gradual improvements within the team.
Leclerc’s strategic decision to use only one set of tires in Q2 allowed for a smoother transition into Q3, contributing to his strong performance.
