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Charles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari has been fighting a “very weird” problem all season that has held the team back in qualifying
Charles Leclerc has revealed that Ferrari has been facing a “very weird” issue with its 2025 Formula 1 car during qualifying, leading to disappointments in Q3. Both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had high hopes for pole position at the British Grand Prix but ended up fifth and sixth. Leclerc mentioned a recurring problem affecting their qualifying performance throughout the year. Despite good showings in races, qualifying has been a struggle for Leclerc, who admitted the need for improvement. The issue is specific, not related to car handling, and the team aims to address it for better performance. Hamilton also acknowledged occasional problems in qualifying but showed improvement at the British GP. Both drivers are working towards resolving their qualifying challenges for upcoming races.
