Vettel: “We are more or less in our place”

The improvement of Ferrari would it end? Charles Lerclerc had managed to reach Q3 during the last three dry sessions and pocketed big points in the race. In Türkiye, Sebastian Vettel even landed a podium. This time, no red cars made it past Q2. In Bahrain, Vettel and Leclerc will start 11th and 12th this afternoon.

The result of a very complicated start to the meeting, where the Ferraris were never able to show themselves at the front. “I got closer to the peloton, but it’s still disappointing” reacted Charles Leclerc after qualifying. “I've been struggling with the car all weekend and it's not getting better. I didn't drive cleanly, but I will try to put everything in order for the race. »

Largely dominating on one lap for the majority of the season, the Monegasque suffered his second consecutive setback against his teammate Sebastian Vettel. “Everything was not perfect,” analyzes the German. “Overall, we are more or less in our place in qualifying but the race will be a different story. »

The Ferraris will have the choice of tires at the start. “I don’t know what we can do differently in terms of strategy,” Leclerc reflects. “But at least we will have the freedom to try. »

Significant tire degradation can open up a wide range. “The track is very rough and damages the tires a lot” according to Vettel. “On Sunday the key will be to manage them. If you are as cunning as a fox, you have a good chance. Otherwise it will be a very long race. But I still believe in our ability to score big points. »

Ferrari has brought home at least one point in the last six races