Antoine Leclerc hopes to get back on track

Antoine Leclerc finished the first race of the season in a very disappointing 17th and last place. The Belgian Racing driver was associated with Fabien Giroix, a late replacement for Vanina Ickx, who was forced to retire due to an unfortunate seat problem. “This result is consistent with what I expected, He notes. Like the team, I had a lot to discover and understand. The weekend was very complicated. Everything was set up, we could really start working during the warm-up and the qualifying race. I think we could have been better, but we didn't have much time to work. »

The Ford GT driver is hopeful of returning to the race quickly. Despite a home race for the team, Antoine Leclerc does not believe in his chances so early in the season after the disaster in Abu Dhabi. “I am not familiar with this circuit, I only completed 10 laps last year in a classic car, he adds. But the team will be at home and they know the circuit perfectly so the car should have good balance. We will continue to work and accumulate information for Portimao. And we will have to give everything with Vanina in Zolder, for the team and for our sponsors. »