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Charles Leclerc is confident heading into the second edition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but has explained why Ferrari might not prove as strong as last season.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is confident about increasing the pressure on McLaren at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Despite finishing second to Max Verstappen in the event last season, Leclerc aims to perform better this time around. Team-mate Carlos Sainz faced challenges with a grid penalty and power unit change but managed to finish sixth in the previous race. Ferrari trails McLaren by only 36 points, presenting an opportunity to win their first constructors’ title since 2008. Although Leclerc expects challenges due to tyre management issues in the cold conditions, he remains optimistic about Ferrari’s performance and chances of winning. Leclerc believes they still have a good chance to compete for victory at the upcoming event.
