P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc’s exploits in Abu Dhabi may have ended up in vain in terms of Ferrari’s pursuit of second place
Ferrari had a challenging start to the season with their unpredictable SF-23 car, but Charles Leclerc managed to lead the team in the standings and achieved three podium finishes before the summer break. Ferrari made changes to the car’s setup based on Carlos Sainz’s input, which ultimately favored Sainz’s driving style over Leclerc’s. Sainz had a resurgence in form, coinciding with Ferrari’s most competitive period of the season. He clinched their only win of the year in Singapore, while Leclerc faced more reliability issues and finished fourth. However, Leclerc bounced back in the remaining seven rounds, outperforming Sainz in qualifying and achieving three podiums and three pole positions. His improved one-lap speed played a crucial role in his race performances.
