P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc has said he does not know what to expect from the upcoming Miami Grand Prix as rivals may bring upgrades, whilst cautioning the need for Ferrari to keep up in the development race.
Charles Leclerc emphasized the crucial role of upgrades in the remainder of the F1 season and hinted at Ferrari’s performance in the Miami Grand Prix being dependent on its competitors. Ferrari has made significant progress this season and established itself as the leading challenger behind Red Bull, securing four podiums and a victory in the initial five races, with closest rival McLaren claiming only two podium finishes. Despite a challenging outing at the Shanghai International Circuit, Leclerc remains optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects at the upcoming Miami race, expecting a performance consistent with the season so far, albeit acknowledging the importance of upgrades. While Ferrari faced difficulties on hard tires in China, a deviation from their earlier consistency across tire compounds, Leclerc anticipates a similar performance level in Miami, contingent on upgrades from both Ferrari and its competitors. Leclerc stressed the importance of staying competitive in the development race throughout the season, underscoring the significance of upgrades in shaping the remaining races, even though Ferrari is not expected to enhance its car between China and Miami.
