Charles Leclerc positively evaluated his performance in the Formula 1 Australian GP, where he finished in third position, highlighting Ferrari’s strength in the race and the learning gained during the weekend.
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“We were quite strong in the race, which is positive, considering our expectations yesterday weren’t that high,” said Leclerc. “I had a good start and learned a lot in the first laps. There are many things to manage at the same time, energy distribution, tires, overtaking, and I am satisfied with how I handled the situation inside the car,” he said.
He highlighted, however, that the team still didn’t have enough pace to maintain the lead: “Unfortunately, we didn’t have the speed to hold onto first place later in the race,” he added.
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Leclerc also highlighted the importance of Ferrari’s continuous development: “We need to be attentive regarding development and push as hard as possible to close the gap. We gained many insights these days. We will take this knowledge with us and work to take a step forward in China.”
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