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Leclerc: Ferrari not ‘too far off’ Red Bull in Japan
Red Bull’s winning streak was interrupted in Singapore with both Verstappen and Perez being eliminated in Q2 of qualifying. However, the RB19 showed promising speed at Suzuka, with Verstappen consistently at the top of the timesheets throughout the day. Ferrari aims to continue their recent strong form, highlighted by Sainz’s victory in Singapore. The team has introduced a new floor for this race, providing some consistency and a good baseline for the weekend. Leclerc acknowledges that Red Bull is fast, but believes Ferrari is not far behind. Since struggling at Zandvoort, Ferrari has improved their understanding of their car, allowing them to consistently perform at a high level. Leclerc made adjustments to his driving style and felt improvement in the car’s balance on Friday.
Source: Motorsport Week
