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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc claimed an issue with his front right brake during the season-opening 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix
Leclerc initially held second place in the race, but was eventually passed by George Russell and his teammate Carlos Sainz. Despite regaining some positions, Leclerc struggled with brake issues throughout the race, finishing behind Sainz. The brake problem worsened in the early laps, making it difficult for Leclerc to maintain consistent performance. Leclerc believes that without his braking issues, overtaking Russell would have been challenging. Ferrari is committed to improving the car to ensure competitive performance throughout races. Leclerc praised his team for their efforts but was disappointed with the result, believing that a second-place finish was possible.
