He had mentioned it after qualifying after which delivered within the race. Charles Leclerc managed to safe a podium end in the Saudi Arabian GP, Ferrari’s first of the season, after a strong race additionally due to a really fast SF-25 on observe.
The Monegasque driver began from fourth place and was in a position to overtake George Russell due to a powerful first stint on medium tyres, with low degradation permitting him to increase his pit window. As soon as on onerous tyres, the SF-25 continued to indicate good tempo, ultimately ending third.
Towards the top, Lando Norris’ comeback put stress on Ferrari’s quantity 16, however he managed to remain forward and cross the end line in entrance of the British rival.
Charles Leclerc sees the glass half full
After the race, Charles Leclerc commented on the rostrum achieved by Ferrari within the Saudi Arabian GP. “I’m very proud of my private efficiency and with that of the group. Technique and pit stops had been good. We solely speak about stops when errors occur, however this yr the mechanics have been good,” mentioned the Monegasque.
“We’re missing efficiency in qualifying, and all of it comes all the way down to an absence of downforce. Our power is tyre degradation, whereas in qualifying we lose so much. For a number of weekends now I’ve been figuring some issues out, and I’m satisfied this can unlock extra efficiency from me. As for the hole to McLaren, I feel it’s bridgeable. I need to win, however we’d like upgrades. Let’s see in Spain for the reason that entrance wings will change. That might be an vital level of the season—earlier than then, closing the hole might be tough,” Charles Leclerc concluded.
It should due to this fact be essential to attend a number of extra races to grasp what Ferrari’s true goal for the season may be.
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