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Ferrari F1 duo stumped for answers after "strange" Mexico front row lockout
After struggling during practice in Mexico City, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz surprised everyone by securing the top two slots on the grid during qualifying. Their cars suddenly performed exceptionally well for one lap, but it remains unclear why they couldn’t maintain that pace afterwards. Max Verstappen will start third for Red Bull, while Daniel Ricciardo’s AlphaTauri will start in fourth. Leclerc admitted that he didn’t expect to be on pole position and is already focused on converting it into a win. However, Sainz remains cautious about Ferrari’s performance on long runs and acknowledges that Red Bull will be a strong competitor.
Source: motorsport
