today,” Leclerc said, highlighting the ongoing nature of this issue. “It’s been like that since I… since I joined the team we’ve been struggling massively at finding the grip in those kinds of conditions.”
Leclerc’s reflections on the situation reveal a complex web of issues facing Ferrari. Despite their efforts to understand and adapt, the team has yet to find a solution. “It’s hugely frustrating because it’s probably been my biggest strength in the junior categories, and then… We are doing something wrong – I have no idea what that is because we’ve turned the car upside down,” he added.
Team Efforts and Ongoing Challenges
The struggles extend beyond Leclerc. The team’s approach has been exhaustive, with every possible angle explored to find a breakthrough. “We’ve had Lewis and obviously Carlos before that also join from other teams that will tell us the feelings they had with the other cars,” explained Leclerc. “It’s just extremely difficult to find the grip with our car, and very, very unpredictable as well which causes us to do a lot of mistakes.”
Leclerc emphasized his team’s commitment to solving this issue but admitted that their attempts have not yielded the desired results so far. “We’ve tried absolutely everything,” he stated. “But for some reason we haven’t found our way yet.” This statement reflects the ongoing nature of the problem and the frustration it brings.
Struggles in Wet Conditions
The wet track at Las Vegas presented additional challenges, causing more than just Leclerc to struggle during qualifying. “It was a tough day all round for Ferrari,” noted the driver. The team’s difficulties with grip and predictability were evident, especially when compared to other drivers who managed to perform better in similar conditions.
Despite his frustration, Leclerc maintained an optimistic approach going into future sessions. “You always go in the car with the most neutral mind as possible, without thinking too much about what could go,” he said. “We’ve had some few positive surprises sometimes, but for some reason whenever we thought we had understood something we were proved wrong the session after in the wet.”
Reflecting on his overall performance and the team’s efforts, Leclerc concluded that the situation was far from ideal. “I don’t think about it, but as a matter of fact when you finish the sessions and do a step back on the overall picture in those conditions, it’s not a bright one,” he admitted.
The future for Ferrari looks uncertain given these ongoing challenges, but Leclerc’s honesty and commitment to finding solutions underscore the team’s determination. As they head into the next race, all eyes will be on Ferrari to see if they can turn this difficult period around.
