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Leclerc focussed on "negative" tyre preparation issues ahead of Chinese GP
The Ferrari driver had a strong run of seven consecutive front-row starting positions, but it ended in Australia where he qualified fifth due to a penalty for Sergio Perez. At Suzuka, he struggled to better eighth place and faced challenges with tire management. Despite coming through the field to earn second and fourth positions in the races, he acknowledges the need to start higher up the grid. The driver mentioned that his main focus now is on refining tire preparation for better qualifying performance. Ferrari team principal downplayed concerns about the driver’s performance, emphasizing the importance of analyzing data and regaining competitiveness in qualifying. Overall, the driver remains confident in his ability to improve and is determined to make a step forward in the upcoming Shanghai race.
