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What did Leclerc say About the Ferrari Making a Come back at the Australian Grand Prix 2023?
Is Ferrari's Lack of Performance a Result of Poor Team Management or Technical Issues?
The Australian Grand Prix is just around the corner, and all eyes are on Ferrari. Last year's winner, Charles Leclerc, is not confident of a repeat performance this year. The team is currently in fourth place in the constructors' standings and lags behind the leader Red Bull by 61 points.
Last year's performance
Leclerc's teammate, Carlos Sainz, acknowledged that Ferrari's current performance is not up to par compared to last year. However, the team is fully motivated to return to the front and knows what to work on.
"Yes, it’s a surprise to see that we are not as strong as we were last year. We are not as competitive, especially in race pace; it’s clearly a weakness, a bit of a carryover from last year".
Leclerc's optimism for qualifying but concerns about race performance
Leclerc remains hopeful about qualifying, as the team has been quite competitive since the beginning of the season. However, the race pace remains a significant concern, as the car's limitations become more evident when conditions change with a heavier car.
The Monegasque driver hopes that Ferrari will be quite close in qualifying, but he predicts that the race's picture will be similar to previous Grands Prix. Meanwhile, Sainz believes that the team knows where the problem lies and is determined to do everything possible to revert the situation immediately.
Ferrari's position in the constructors' standings
Ferrari fans hope their favorite team can make a comeback and secure a podium finish at the Australian Grand Prix. However, Leclerc believes that miracles are impossible for this weekend, and it will take time for Ferrari to bring upgrades to the car.
“We are fully motivated to be back at the front, we know what we need to work on; I don’t think there will be any miracles for this weekend but after that we’ve got three weeks’ break and we will try to use it in the best way possible in order to bring upgrades as quickly as possible on the car.”
We'll have to wait and see if Ferrari can indeed make a comeback at the Australian Grand Prix or if Red Bull will continue to dominate the field. Either way, the race promises to be a thrilling one, and fans around the world will be glued to their screens to witness all the action.
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