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Charles Leclerc has denied there’s a “trend” behind Ferrari’s recent performance slump and reckons it can be back at the sharp end in Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix. Leclerc ended his extensive win drought in Monaco last month as he claimed Ferrari’s second success this season to heighten talk surrounding a potential title battle. However, […]
Leclerc ended his win drought in Monaco last month with Ferrari’s second victory, sparking talk of a potential title battle. However, Ferrari has struggled since then, with a double retirement in Canada and a lackluster performance in Spain. Leclerc denies a direct link between the two incidents, attributing the different challenges to tire issues in Montreal and raw pace in Barcelona.
Despite acknowledging a deficit to McLaren and Red Bull on traditional circuits, Leclerc believes Ferrari can close the gap with optimization. He remains confident in the car’s potential, emphasizing the need to fine-tune their package for better performance. Leclerc points out specific areas where Ferrari has struggled on certain types of corners, but expresses optimism for improvements. Overall, he is positive about Ferrari’s prospects for the upcoming race weekend and is focused on addressing their weaknesses.
