Qatar – Cracked chassis for Leclerc

Only 13th in qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix this Saturday, Charles Leclerc had not hidden his disappointment after his poor performance. “ Honestly, I have no explanation, he explained, surprised by his result. Normally, I know where I usually waste time. It's even one of my great strengths, especially in qualifying. »

After analysis, this poor result could be due to a technical problem with his SF21 noted during post-session inspections. “ After checks on Charles' car, a crack was found on the chassis, probably due to going over the curbs during his first run in Q1indicate the Team Ferrari. The chassis now needs to be replaced. If the work is done within the time allowed by the sporting regulations, Charles will start from his qualifying position. » Otherwise, the Monegasque will be forced to start from the back of the grid. The clock is ticking in the Reds' garage.

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