Charles Leclerc is confident Ferrari will be closer to Red Bull in China.
expects Ferrari to be a step closer to Red Bull in performance terms at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix. Ferrari are expected to fare better at Shanghai given it’s a front-limited circuit - meaning the front tyres are loaded for longer through corners and thus suffer more tyre degradation than the rears - and the combination of corners don’t favour the RB20 as much as Suzuka.
“I think in the race we will be, yes,” he said. “But let’s see. It’s been a very long time since we didn’t drive here. Leclerc has enjoyed a consistent start to the year, finishing inside the top four in all of the races so far.However, qualifying has been a key weakness for Leclerc in 2024, struggling to match teammate Sainz in Australia or Japan.
“I think the level of confidence is quite stable since the beginning of the season,” he added. “On paper, I think it’s a track where we could be a bit stronger compared to Suzuka but we will just approach it the same way.
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