Leclerc identifies Ferrari's qualifying struggles ahead of Spanish GP

📰 Read the full article: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/episode/formule-1-leclerc-identifies-ferraris-qualifying-struggles-ahead-of-spanish-gp/ Charles Leclerc identifies a crucial weakness in Ferrari's SF-26 during qualifying sessions. This insight comes after a Spanish Grand Prix where Ferrari showcased superior race pace but faltered on the grid. Leclerc finished fourth, despite leading early on, as strategy played a role in his final position without the anticipated Safety Car. The Monegasque driver emphasizes that while Ferrari's overall speed isn't fundamentally lacking, its qualifying performance is a different story. He points out the struggle to maximize performance on low fuel runs, especially on aggressive circuits like the Madring. “I just think that, generally, our car is just a little bit weaker in qualifying than it is in the race with lower fuel,” Leclerc stated. The contrast is stark; where McLaren's Lando Norris thrived on the kerbs, Ferrari fell behind. Leclerc notes that the aggressive use of kerbs left the SF-26 unable to extract optimal performance, costing them crucial time. Team principal Fred Vasseur echoes this concern, stressing the need to maintain momentum throughout qualifying sessions to avoid vulnerability in the final runs. Ferrari remains competitive in the championship but must address these qualifying inconsistencies to challenge consistently. #F1Barcelona #SpanishGP #Formula1 #sports #podcast 🏆 More Formula 1 podcasts: https://sports-podcasts.com/en/sport/formule-1/ 🎧 Listen to the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoWFEoIqbbFs-AvEaCBXs98bCsoiduTaA