Charles Leclerc admitted that the difficult situations throughout qualifying for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix performed a component in Scuderia Ferrari inheriting pole place from Max Verstappen who has taken a 10-place grid penalty.
Leclerc certified in second place behind Verstappen however will begin on pole forward of Oracle Pink Bull Racing’s Sergio Pérez for the race on Sunday – the Monegasque driver has admitted that the place isn’t a real reflection of the tempo they’ve within the SF-24.
Chatting with F1TV, Leclerc mentioned: “Clearly with the tough situations we may do one thing above our expectations – it’s a superb day for the group. Now we have to concentrate on tomorrow and see what is going to occur each time the rain is gone.”
He continued: “I feel with out this rain in all probability P5 was the place we have been combating for with the Mercedes particularly. Clearly with the rain it helped us a little bit bit, however I’m not going to complain.”
Leclerc appeared forward to the race on Sunday, which is anticipated to be dry, and his primary intention is to remain forward on Lap One after which mount a problem for his second race win of the 2024 FIA Components 1 World Championship season.
”It’s not the simplest first place to maintain on the primary lap right here, however actually I’ll see. Each begin is completely different and as soon as I’ll be within the automotive tomorrow by Eau Rouge I’ll resolve what’s the perfect factor I can do, however clearly I’ll attempt to preserve that first place.”
