P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has “plenty to improve” after a topsy-turvy opening day of practice at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc’s day got off to a less-than-ideal start in FP1 when he found the Turn 15 barriers, resigning him to ninth on the timesheet once the session concluded. “I braked a little bit too […]
Leclerc had a challenging start at Baku, hitting the Turn 15 barriers in FP1 and ending up ninth on the timesheet. Despite the setback, he regained confidence in the car for FP2 and topped the session by a narrow margin. An issue with a new part on the car affected his performance initially but was rectified. Leclerc remains optimistic for the race weekend despite acknowledging the need for improvements in driving and car setup. Sainz, on the other hand, had a more consistent day for Ferrari, finishing fifth and fourth in FP1 and FP2 respectively. He faced challenging track conditions and dealt with neck pain but remains hopeful for a strong performance in the rest of the Azerbaijan GP weekend, expecting tight competition among front-runners.
