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Ferrari emerged victorious last time out at the Australian Grand Prix where Carlos Sainz took the race win to end Red Bull’s strong run of form.
Charles Leclerc admitted that it will be a tough task for Ferrari to challenge Red Bull at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend compared to their success in Australia two weeks ago. Despite Carlos Sainz’s victory in Melbourne due to Max Verstappen’s brake issue, Ferrari believes they could have contended for the win even if Verstappen hadn’t faced mechanical trouble. Leclerc anticipates Red Bull will maintain their advantage at Suzuka as the track conditions will not favor Ferrari’s strengths. The driver is currently just four points behind Verstappen in the drivers’ standings after the initial three races, but he feels Ferrari’s true performance has not been fully reflected yet. Leclerc emphasizes the importance of maximizing points until the team gets upgrades to compete better on Sundays, aiming to bring in as many points as possible in the upcoming races.
