Charles Leclerc, Ferrari driver, has confessed that the recent Canadian Grand Prix was the toughest of his Formula 1 career. Despite finishing fourth in the race, Leclerc felt far from the pace of the drivers ahead of him, including his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, who achieved a remarkable second place.
Leclerc crossed the finish line more than 30 seconds behind Hamilton, who showcased a great performance throughout the weekend. His qualifying and race results were not entirely satisfactory, and the incident with George Russell, who had to retire, allowed him to secure a better result than his performance suggests.
The Monegasque driver was outpaced by Hamilton both in qualifying for the race and in the sprint, which has increased his frustration. Even though he managed to overtake Hamilton in the short race, his performance in the main race did not meet his expectations. “I couldn’t find the rhythm,” Leclerc commented after the race.
He has acknowledged that he faced constant difficulties with the car throughout the weekend, unable to achieve the right feel with the tires. “It has been a horrific weekend. The positive side is that I can analyze Lewis’s data and understand where I went wrong,” he added.
Leclerc has identified Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as one of his least favorable tracks, where the characteristics of the circuit appear not to suit his driving style. Despite his personal performance not being the best, his position in the championship standings remains solid, sitting in third place, three points ahead of Hamilton.
With Ferrari in second place in the constructors’ championship, Leclerc is preparing for a new opportunity in the next race, hoping to regain his competitive level and climb the standings with an improved performance.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
