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Leclerc hopes Ferrari can surprise ‘super strong’ McLaren in Qatar
McLaren’s MCL60 car has been performing exceptionally well on high-speed circuits this year, including a double podium finish in Japan. With the Lusail International Circuit featuring mostly high-speed corners, McLaren is expected to continue their strong performance in Qatar. Although Ferrari has been inconsistent, driver Charles Leclerc is hopeful that the team can take advantage of the Sprint format to compete with their rivals. Leclerc believes that McLaren will be strong due to their recent upgrades, but he also hopes that Ferrari can surprise everyone and have a positive weekend. Despite being outscored by McLaren, Ferrari has closed the gap to Mercedes and remains optimistic about catching up to Red Bull, who have already secured the Constructors’ Championship. Since the mid-season break, Ferrari has shown improved consistency, which Leclerc attributes to the extensive testing they conducted during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. This testing helped them extract the maximum performance from their car and improve their overall competitiveness.
Source: Motorsport Week
