Charles Leclerc feels Ferrari drivers are “passengers” within the present automotive and is getting ready for a tricky finish to the F1 season.
Ferrari narrowly missed out on successful final 12 months’s constructors’ championship within the ultimate race of the season, however has been unable to construct on that kind. Ferrari, presently third within the standings, are the one crew within the high 4 but to win a grand prix this 12 months, and Leclerc says sixth place on the Singapore Grand Prix is prone to lead to them making it to the ultimate six races.
“Sadly, we do not have the race automotive to compete with the blokes in entrance of us,” Leclerc stated. “In comparison with the start of the 12 months, McLaren all the time gave us the identical distinction. Pink Bull took a step ahead from Monza and was on the identical degree as McLaren. Mercedes is now on the identical degree as McLaren and Pink Bull, and right here we’re.”
“In fact, it isn’t simple, as a result of we wish to struggle to get a greater place. However in the intervening time we’re like passengers in a automotive and we will not get extra out of it.”
“I do not suppose there’s something particular. The state of affairs we have seen goes to be what the remainder of the season goes to be for us.”
With simply eight factors separating Ferrari and fourth-placed Pink Bull, Leclerc admitted it was tough to deal with being much less aggressive in comparison with final 12 months, however insisted he was utilizing it as a driving pressure for future enhancements.
“I would not say it is probably the most tough. I believe each time you are not preventing for wins, it is tough. However clearly coming from a 12 months like final 12 months, the place you are preventing for the World Constructors’ Championship. And… you must decrease your expectations from the start and you do not even see progress all year long. It is not simple.”
“It takes a number of power, nevertheless it does not dampen my motivation. The truth is, I am far more motivated to show issues round. However it’s very powerful, particularly after a race like[Singapore]the place you may’t even struggle for a podium. You must take care of a number of issues. It simply does not really feel good.”
