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Ferrari is still seeking its first win of the season – could Barcelona be where the breakthrough comes?
Charles Leclerc expressed surprise at the performance of Ferrari’s car during Friday practice in Barcelona. Despite ending the second practice session in fifth place, Ferrari has not won in Barcelona in the turbo-hybrid era. Leclerc, coming off a podium finish in Monaco last weekend, remains optimistic about finding more pace for the race. He acknowledged the challenging track conditions but noted a more positive start than anticipated. Leclerc aims to unlock more performance in the car for qualifying and believes there is work to be done. Despite a new technical directive affecting front wings, Leclerc indicated minimal impact on driving performance and adaptation by teams.
