P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc spent the build-up to Monaco writing off Ferrari’s hopes but almost took pole. So what changed?
“Charles Leclerc initially didn’t believe Ferrari would be competitive at Monaco due to their struggles with low-speed corners, but the team’s pace during the weekend surprised him and proved their capabilities on such circuits.
The change in performance at Monaco was not due to a sudden fix in Ferrari’s wider issues, but rather the nature of the track itself, which suited their car’s strengths.
Monaco’s emphasis on slow corners eliminated the need for extreme car setups and allowed Ferrari to showcase their good mechanical package specific to this type of track.
Leclerc highlighted that Monaco’s unique characteristics favored Ferrari and their performance in slow-speed corners, but he remains cautious about replicating this success at other, more traditional tracks.
While Leclerc admitted some uncertainty about their sudden success in slow-speed corners, Ferrari showed optimism in learning from Monaco and striving for consistency on all types of tracks moving forward.”
