Poor comparison
3-0 in the direct comparison in the race, 3-2 in the podium position and 1-0 in the victories: in this start of the 2024 season Carlos Sainz beat Charles Leclerc in all statistical matters. Despite missing the Jeddah race as a result of his appendicitis operation, the Spaniard is only four points behind the Monegasque in the standings, who has been beaten repeatedly even in the field his favorite hunting: the certificates.
This is the context inside the Ferrari garage with which the Maranello team – the only true anti-Red Bull in this first stage of the championship – returns to China five years after the last visit. Speaking at a press conference to present the special weekend in Shanghai, which will also be the first this year to include a Sprint race, there was no lack of honesty on #16 the red headrecognizing that it is currently less accomplished than its garage mate.
Enter Leclerc
“I think it’s simple: it does a better job – said Leclerc, without saying a word – In Bahrain it is difficult to compare, because I had some problems [ai freni, n.d.r.] and I think besides that it was a very good weekend. However, in the last two races he has been stronger. So now it’s up to me to work, especially at the qualifying level, which is usually a strong point.”.
“It was difficult for me to put the flying lap together – continued Leclerc, analyzing the problems that he did not expect on the one hand – qualification, of course – which usually considered him very good – It’s a very fine line to get the lap right or completely wrong and put the tires in the right window and for now I have been struggling more than Carlos. He drives at a very high level and I think this is good for the team. It’s good for me too. I worked a lot on this side [l’outlap] e usually when I work on a side I am very confident that I will improve very quickly. So I’m not worried, but obviously now I have to prove it on the track starting from qualifying tomorrow“.
2024-04-18 06:52:00
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