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The Ferrari driver is not sure the Scuderia can mount a surprise similar to that it achieved during the United States GP in Mexico.
Charles Leclerc believes it will be a “huge surprise” if Ferrari can challenge for pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Despite coming off a surprise pole position in the United States, Leclerc feels that the SF-23 package is not fast enough to be competitive at the top in qualifying. The McLaren and Red Bull teams, particularly Max Verstappen, appear to be strong competitors. Leclerc acknowledges that the Mercedes team is more difficult to assess for now. He recognizes that there is still a lot of work to be done by Ferrari and hopes that addressing their areas of improvement will help them move forward. Carlos Sainz, Leclerc’s teammate, finished the day in 11th place after encountering a hydraulic problem in the first session.
Source: RacingNews 365
