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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur has backed Charles Leclerc to overcome the qualifying struggles that have hampered his Formula 1
In the last two Formula 1 races, Charles Leclerc, having 23 pole positions, struggled to showcase his usual one-lap speed with Ferrari. Leclerc qualified in fifth in Australia, ended up behind his teammate Carlos Sainz, who went on to win the race. His misfortunes persisted in Suzuka where he missed out on a podium to Sainz again. Leclerc was puzzled by his lack of pace in Japan, contrasting his dissatisfaction with the car’s balance in Australia. Despite Leclerc’s recent challenges, his team principal, Vasseur, believes the reaction has been exaggerated and remains confident that Leclerc will bounce back. Leclerc aims to analyze his issues in extracting speed on a single lap during the break between races. Vasseur emphasizes the narrow margins this season, making Leclerc’s recent results seem harsher, and points out the upcoming opportunities for improvement in the next races.
