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Charles Leclerc has explained that better preparation on the out lap was behind the time gain Ferrari found in Q3
Ferrari surprised everyone during qualifying when Charles Leclerc secured pole position, despite struggling for pace in the earlier sessions. Leclerc admitted it was unexpected and a big surprise. He mentioned that until the final segment of qualifying, they had no idea they had the speed to achieve pole position. Although the car showed inconsistency in Q3, Leclerc believes there is still work to be done to make it consistently competitive. He credited his pole position to a cleaner lap in Q3, which made a huge difference in his lap time. Leclerc is optimistic about retaining first place in the race, but acknowledges the challenging nature of the track and the need for a good start.
Source: Motorsport Week
