Leclerc returns to the front row in Spielberg: "Our car is normally better in races"

It seems difficult to satisfy Charles Leclerc this season. Second in qualifying at Spielberg, the Monegasque equaled his best performance in 2025, achieved in the special conditions at Monaco. However, he did not explode with joy at the end of the session, far from it, showing himself at most satisfied with the developments made by Ferrari this week-end.

The Monegasque was still smiling, hiding his frustration at failing by half a second Lando Norris. "Yes, I am very satisfied, he assured. It's been a long time since Monaco that we've started from the front row."

Once his satisfaction was expressed, Leclerc immediately moved on to Ferrari's difficulties, without forgetting the contribution of the developments introduced in Spielberg. « CIt's been a tough season, but the team continues to work hard., he greeted. We brought new parts this weekend, which clearly made the difference, because the gaps are very tight."

Leclerc hopes to be more competitive during the Grand Prix

At the end of qualifying, the Monegasque seemed defeatist about the gap still separating the reds from the papayas. "We can't catch them with our car yet, but we'll work to reduce that gap, and that's not to minimize Lando's work.he explained. He certainly had an incredible ride, I'll be watching him. Well done to him, he deserves it, and we'll try to give him a hard time tomorrow."

Considering Ferrari's performance this season, Leclerc was still motivated: the reds are faster on Sundays in 2025. “It’s a good starting point for the weekend, and we know our car is normally better in the race than in qualifying, so hopefully we can put a bit more pressure on the McLaren tomorrow. » With a Oscar piastri vengeful, the Monegasque driver will still have to watch his rearview mirrors.

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