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Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have been left ‘surprised’ by the early pace of rivals Mercedes after the
The pre-season testing led many to believe Ferrari would challenge Red Bull in Formula 1. Surprisingly, Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton, topped the timing sheets on Thursday’s practice session. Despite Hamilton’s lead, Carlos Sainz was quick to point out not all cards were shown during testing. While Charles Leclerc made a mistake in qualifying simulation, he expects to be competitive throughout the weekend. Mercedes’ strong performance raised eyebrows, but Leclerc is confident Ferrari will be in the mix. Sainz expressed some concerns about braking issues and long-run performance, highlighting the need for improvements.
