Leclerc explains qualifying deficit to Hamilton

Leclerc: Ferrari F1 Chinese GP qualifying performance “more representative” compared to the Sprint one

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will be starting the Chinese GP from the third row on the grid after qualifying in P6. Leclerc had a difficult start to the weekend after qualifying P4 for the Sprint, two-tenths adrift from teammate Lewis Hamilton, who scored pole. During the Sprint, P4 on the grid turned into P5 on the finish line for the 27-year-old. Following the Sprint, Ferrari made some adjustments to the Monegasque’s car, bringing his set-up…

Leclerc hands Ferrari conclusive evidence over gap to McLaren

Charles Leclerc will be sixth on the Chinese Grand Prix, behind team-mate Lewis Hamilton on the third-row.

Charles Leclerc has again finished behind Lewis Hamilton in the China Grand Prix, this time, in the Qualification. Monegasque driver spoke about the performance of his team, and explained what will be important in the face of this Sunday’s Grand Prix.

Leclerc explains qualifying deficit to Hamilton

Charles Leclerc explains that he's generally felt off the pace compared to teammate Lewis Hamilton so far in China.

Charles Leclerc qualified in 4th place for the China Grand Prix's Sprint F1, behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, but especially behind Lewis Hamilton, who took the pole of this short event. The British reversed the trend seen in Melbourne and the Monegasque noticed the gap of two tenths at the end of this session. "I had trouble on my side of the garage. From the beginning, I had the impression of being a little behind Lewis, and Lewis was …