Charles Leclerc was extremely dissatisfied after being eliminated in the second qualifying round at the Canadian Grand Prix. The race in Montreal is highly anticipated by the Formula 1 community, but often brings unexpected surprises. This time, both Ferrari drivers, Leclerc and Sainz, failed to secure a spot among the top 10 after a disastrous session. Leclerc expressed his frustration by stating that Ferrari was consistently stuck between 8th and 12th position during qualifying. He admitted he was “very upset” with the team’s performance.
Leclerc also acknowledged that Ferrari lacked speed in dry conditions in Montreal. He recalled a collision with a McLaren at Turn 10 during the session, further highlighting the team’s difficulties. Despite Ferrari’s press officer attempting to guide Leclerc’s interview responses, the driver asserted his independence by saying, “I’ll say what I want” and took the microphone.
Starting the race outside the top 10 alongside his teammate, Leclerc faced a major setback. This was particularly disappointing for him, as he had just won his home race in the previous round. Although he refrained from expressing his frustration over the team radio, Leclerc conveyed his disappointment by stating that the team was in a tough situation.
Ferrari now finds itself in a challenging position for the Canadian Grand Prix. Leclerc will need to make a remarkable turnaround to have a chance of finishing on the podium on Sunday. However, the determined Monegasque driver is focused on earning valuable points for the team in the main race.
