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Charles Leclerc was expected to be a challenger for pole position in Australia but a difficult session saw him finish in fifth place.
Charles Leclerc acknowledged that winning the Australian Grand Prix will be challenging after a tough qualifying session where he finished fifth and aborted his final Q3 attempt. His Ferrari teammate, Carlos Sainz, emerged as the closest challenger to Max Verstappen, securing a spot on the front row. Leclerc expressed his struggles with the front tyres and the disappointing performance throughout the day. Red Bull has shown dominance with Verstappen’s victories in the opening rounds, making it tough for Ferrari to target a win. Leclerc aims to fight back and aims for a podium finish, potentially surpassing Checo Perez. Fans can stay updated with F1 videos on YouTube through RacingNews365’s expert coverage, analysis, and podcasts throughout the season.
