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Despite the poor performance in qualifying, Charles Leclerc was still optimistic that Ferrari could turn its fortunes around.
Charles Leclerc acknowledges that Ferrari’s F1 performance slump cannot be fixed quickly, as they were nearly a second behind in Dutch Grand Prix qualifying. Despite starting in sixth place, Leclerc’s time was nine-tenths slower than the pole position. Ferrari’s struggles have persisted since Monaco, with only two podium finishes due to issues with the SF-24 car. Although currently behind McLaren and Mercedes, they maintain third place in the standings. Leclerc remains confident in Ferrari’s ability to improve, despite the lack of immediate solutions. Sacrificing practice time at the 2023 Dutch GP allowed them to understand the car better, leading to unexpected wins, fueling optimism for the future.
