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Charles Leclerc has admitted Ferrari won’t have the pace with its 2024 F1 car to overcome McLaren and Red Bull to win the Constructors’ Championship.
Ferrari struggled to take advantage of their competitive performance in Singapore, with Leclerc finishing fifth and Sainz in seventh due to a setback in qualifying. McLaren, led by Lando Norris, dominated the race, increasing their lead over Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship to 41 points with six races to go. Despite Leclerc’s recent successes, Ferrari is now 75 points behind McLaren and must rely on rivals’ mistakes and consistent performances to close the gap. Leclerc acknowledges that Ferrari is not yet on par with McLaren in terms of pace, but they could capitalize if their competitors make errors. Sainz is determined to help Ferrari surpass Red Bull and be ready to seize any opportunities if McLaren falters. Sainz expects Red Bull to make a strong comeback with upgrades later in the season, showing resilience after a challenging period.
