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Charles Leclerc has warned the F1 season could slip from beyond his and Ferrari’s grasp without answers to the team’s issues – and soon.
Charles Leclerc expressed concerns about his F1 championship deficit increasing, given Ferrari’s struggles early in the season. Despite his podium finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the team has not provided him with a winning car, leading him to trail championship leader Oscar Piastri by 52 points after five rounds. Leclerc highlighted the inconsistent issues hampering their performance, stressing the urgency to identify and address the root cause to avoid falling further behind in the championship race. While acknowledging the team’s strong race pace, Leclerc emphasized the need to improve qualifying performance, which has been a longstanding challenge for Ferrari in recent years. Leclerc remains optimistic about their chances to win races but recognizes the importance of resolving their qualifying struggles to stay competitive.
