P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari has contended that claims that Charles Leclerc is not as strong in race conditions as over one lap in F1 were “not fair”.
Charles Leclerc has earned a strong reputation as a master of single-lap performances, boasting 26 pole positions in his career. Despite this, he has only secured seven victories in seven seasons, leading some to question his ability to convert poles into wins. Ferrari’s Senior Performance Engineer, Clear, defends Leclerc’s race skills, attributing his previous lack of wins to his intense focus on qualifying prowess. Leclerc showcased his racecraft at the Italian Grand Prix by beating faster McLaren cars with a brilliant one-stop strategy. Clear believes that Ferrari’s improved car concept, focusing on race performance over qualifying speed, has allowed Leclerc to shine in races by managing tires effectively. Leclerc’s growth in race management skills and Ferrari’s shift in car development have combined to make him a stronger contender for future championship bids in Formula 1.
