Leclerc and both Mercedes drivers were the only ones in the top ten to start in the middle mix. As their tires took longer to heat up, these pilots had problems in the first laps. Leclerc lost four positions.
After the middle set of tires reached operating temperature, Monačan began to regain the lost partitions. Both Ferrari drivers had the same strategy for the race. One pit stop, during which they change from medium to hard orchard.
“We had a good race and we see improvement, which is very satisfactory for the whole team and for me personally. We worked very hard on our racing speed and finally we had a weekend with a decent qualification and a good race, so I am very satisfied, “said Leclerc.
“The first stint was challenging. In the first laps I had to concentrate, because I lost a lot of positions due to the start in the middle mix. Round by round, we returned to where we wanted to be, “he added.
“It’s good to see the improvements the team makes in every race. Looking at my personal performances, it’s been a good season so far. I still have work to do, there are definitely a lot of things I need to improve and I hope that when I look back on this year, I will remember it as positive. “
Vettel is not satisfied
Although Vettel scored for the first time since the Mugello race after two races in Russia and Germany, where he finished outside the top ten, the four-time world champion is not satisfied with the tenth place in Portimão.
“I can’t be satisfied with any race in which I can only get one point. Unfortunately, I didn’t have a good start, and instead of getting a position, I lost one, “said Vettel.
“It is not easy for us to overtake this season. When I had a free track in front of me, the speed was quite good. I’ll take it from here as a positive. With better qualifications, we were able to end up with a more satisfying result. “
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