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Leclerc: Austin F1 disqualification a "complete surprise" for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari SF23 was found to be in breach of regulations after the race in Austin, causing him to lose his sixth place. The team was caught off guard because there was no wear on the car during Friday’s practice and qualifying sessions. The disqualification came as a complete surprise. Leclerc revealed that even after Saturday’s sprint race, they were confident of the car’s condition. The lost result was harder to accept because it seemed like Ferrari’s development was heading in the right direction. Despite the setback, Leclerc feels more comfortable with the car and believes that pushing in that direction will only help him improve.
Source: motorsport
