P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc stepped up to third place following George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment with Ferrari’s performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, despite securing a podium position. He stated that Ferrari lacked the speed to compete with McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes, identifying a fourth-place car performance. Despite benefiting from Russell’s disqualification to claim a podium, he acknowledged the team’s inability to match the top three teams in pace. Leclerc highlighted Ferrari’s ongoing struggles since the Spanish GP upgrade, including issues with bouncing during high-speed maneuvers. He emphasized the need for Ferrari to improve their pace to close the gap with the leading teams and secure better results in future races.
