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Charles Leclerc admitted that an upgraded floor on the Ferrari SF-25 is no match for McLaren at the F1 Bahrain GP, with the Monegasque saying the Woking-based squad is “on another planet.”
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished first and second in FP2 at the Bahrain International Circuit, with a significant lead over the rest of the field. Despite hoping for improvements with a new floor, Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari fell short, finishing fourth in FP2. Leclerc acknowledged McLaren’s dominance, stating the need to bridge the speed gap. Ferrari’s upgrades have shown progress but are not sufficient to challenge McLaren at the moment. Leclerc aims to maximize the current car’s potential and close the gap with McLaren. Ferrari is on par with Mercedes this weekend, but uncertainty remains regarding Red Bull’s capabilities according to Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton highlighted the need for Ferrari to focus on consistency and a more drivable car to enhance competitiveness.
