Leclerc: “No one is all in”

Charles Leclerc confirmed that the times displayed during winter testing at the Catalunya circuit in Barcelona (Spain) did not yet reveal the true potential of the single-seaters. The pilot Ferrari beat last year's benchmark and was one tenth off the pole Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) carried out in 2018 at the wheel of the SF90 credited with a time of .

“No one is completely, confirmed the former Sauber driver. There is still room and I still have potential. I still have to learn. I feel more comfortable behind the wheel lap after lap, it’s going well. There car seemed well balanced since testing began and it hasn't changed since. »

Charles Leclerc's performance added to his 138 laps covered this Thursday allowed him to regain confidence after the more disappointing day the day before since the Monegasque was unable to set a single time following his teammate's exit from the track. Sebastian Vettel.

“It’s a positive day, especially after the lack of driving the day before. It was a good morning for us and it was nice to be at the top of the times even if it doesn't mean anything, added Charles Leclerc. We seem to be performing well at the moment, but it's hard to say at the moment. Everyone rides more or less with ballast. We will only know the hierarchy in the qualifications. For the moment, we are satisfied with our work. »