P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A first podium of the season in Saudi Arabia for Charles Leclerc – who felt Red Bull had one major advantage over Ferrari in Jeddah.
Charles Leclerc noted Ferrari’s struggles with tyre warm-up as a hindrance in challenging Red Bull in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite starting second on the grid and initially holding position, Leclerc was overtaken by Perez, resulting in a podium finish for the Monegasque driver. Leclerc attributed Red Bull’s success to their ability to optimize Pirelli Hard tyres in a race known for low degradation. He emphasized the importance of analyzing Ferrari’s weaknesses and improving tyre warm-up for future races. Leclerc acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking due to tire temperature issues, which allowed Red Bull to maintain their lead and secure victory in the race.
