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Charles Leclerc bemoaned ending up “nowhere” during qualifying for Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix as Ferrari succumbed to an unexpected double Q2 elimination. Having won in Monaco last time, Ferrari was tipped as the overriding favourite heading into this weekend as its SF-24 was expected to thrive on the bumps and kerbs. But while Leclerc […]
Ferrari, having won in Monaco last time, was expected to be the favorite at the upcoming event with the SF-24 model thought to perform well on bumps and kerbs. Despite initial optimism from Leclerc after practice, Ferrari’s competitiveness decreased, leading to a lack of pole position contention. Both Carlos Sainz and Leclerc failed to advance from Q2, with the team’s decision to use newer tires early in the stage backfiring. The team acknowledged their lack of pace in dry conditions and the need to review their strategies. Leclerc expressed confusion over the car’s lack of performance despite a positive balance in wet practice sessions. Ferrari faced challenges generating tire temperature and grip, ultimately affecting their performance throughout the weekend. Sainz echoed Leclerc’s sentiments, attributing Ferrari’s struggles to a lack of grip and imperfect execution during the session.
