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How Leclerc flipped the Ferrari script at Suzuka
The qualifying session for the Japanese Grand Prix revealed a shift in performance within the Ferrari team, as Charles Leclerc outpaced his teammate Carlos Sainz by 0.309s. Although Ferrari was disappointed with being fourth, behind the McLarens and ahead of Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull, Leclerc believed he had achieved the best possible result by putting together a strong lap. While Leclerc excelled in the demanding first sector, Sainz lost time and felt that his deficit was amplified. Throughout the weekend, Leclerc consistently showed greater speed, which can be attributed to two factors: Sainz struggled to find the right setup and was distracted by experimenting with different approaches, and Ferrari’s new floor introduced for Suzuka did not provide the expected performance increase. Despite the challenges, Sainz had no regrets about his approach and acknowledged the combination of factors that affected his performance.
Source: The Race
