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Charles Leclerc believes set-up will be more important to the outcome of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix than the
Ferrari struggled in Qatar and finished far behind their competitors, but Charles Leclerc is optimistic about their performance in Austin. He acknowledges that the team expected Qatar to be their worst event of the year. Leclerc emphasizes the importance of a strong start in FP1 and making the right setup decisions. Ferrari will focus on improving their performance in medium and slow-speed corners at the unique layout of Circuit of the Americas. Carlos Sainz has no concerns coming into this weekend, as Ferrari has made changes to prevent a repeat of the fuel issue that affected them in Qatar. They are also working on long-term solutions for the problem.
Source: Motorsport Week
