Charles Leclerc, a Monaco driver who races for Ferrari, had a disappointing performance at the Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. Leclerc was puzzled by the lack of pace on the hard tire, causing Ferrari to lose half a second per lap compared to McLaren. Despite starting in sixth and seventh places, Leclerc remained hopeful for a podium finish. However, he struggled to keep up with McLaren’s Lando Norris and was eventually overtaken by Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, finishing in fourth place, 10 seconds behind the McLaren leader. Both Leclerc and Norris were surprised by Ferrari’s lack of competitiveness and the significant pace difference on the hard tire. Leclerc hopes that upcoming upgrades will improve Ferrari’s performance for the rest of the season.
