Charles Leclerc has admitted that Ferrari’s qualifying performance at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was ‘further away than anticipated’ from its rivals, leaving him to settle for a fifth-place start on the grid. Despite high hopes for their upgraded package, the Maranello-based team was unable to compete with the likes of McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes in qualifying.
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In a candid assessment, Carlos Sainz has pinpointed bouncing in high-speed corners as the primary reason behind Ferrari’s underwhelming qualifying performance at the Spanish Grand Prix. Despite introducing a significant upgrade package, the Scuderia’s prospects were ultimately derailed by their inability to tame the high-speed porpoising issue.