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Charles Leclerc has cast doubt on whether Ferrari can catch back up to the leading pack in Formula 1 in 2024 amid its sizeable one-lap deficit at the Dutch Grand Prix. Ferrari came into Zandvoort expecting an arduous weekend as a consequence of the misstep in development that has undone its encouraging opening to the […]
Ferrari faced a challenging weekend at Zandvoort due to development setbacks, with Sainz out in Q2 and Leclerc 9 tenths behind Norris. Leclerc admitted the team’s current speed situation, acknowledging the significant gap to McLaren. Despite their efforts, Ferrari is striving to close the performance deficit with upcoming upgrades. Leclerc is uncertain if the improvements will be enough to catch McLaren by the end of the season. Ferrari’s struggles started with bouncing issues from updates in Spain, now mitigated with a revised floor but still hindering the car’s full potential. Leclerc remains realistic about the team’s race prospects, aiming for P6 with Hamilton as a strong contender to watch out for.
