Ferrari’s Wet-Weather Catastrophe: Charles Leclerc Speaks Out After Disaster in Las Vegas GP Qualifying
In a shocking display of misfortune, Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari team faced a harrowing battle during the rain-drenched qualifying session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. As the drivers struggled against treacherous conditions, Leclerc expressed his deep frustration about a persistent issue that has haunted the Scuderia since his arrival in Maranello.
Starting from a disappointing ninth place on the grid, Leclerc’s teammate, Lewis Hamilton, found himself even further back at 20th. When asked if he anticipated the challenges that lay ahead in qualifying, Leclerc’s response was a somber “Unfortunately, yes.” He didn’t hold back in his criticism, stating, “Our car has been, unfortunately, since I’m in Ferrari, that we are struggling massively in the wet. We don’t quite find the solution.”
The Monegasque driver passionately articulated the ongoing struggle, emphasizing, “It’s not a fault that we are not trying [to fix], because we’ve been trying like crazy, but it just doesn’t work.” This relentless pursuit of a solution has been met with relentless disappointment, as Leclerc lamented, “It’s very, very frustrating, because it’s been probably my biggest strength in the junior categories coming up, and we are just struggling like crazy whenever it’s wet. The tyres don’t switch on, and we just have very, very poor grip.”
As the rain poured down, visibility plummeted, and grip became a rare commodity on the circuit. Leclerc painted a grim picture of the scene, saying, “Not nice, not nice. Especially when our car is… It’s very, very difficult to drive.” The unique challenges of a street circuit, compounded by the nighttime cold and wet conditions, led to a qualifying session fraught with peril.
Looking ahead, the 2026 season promises a new wave of regulations that could change the landscape of Formula 1. With only two race weekends remaining after this event, Leclerc acknowledged the uphill battle Ferrari faces: “I mean, we’re fighting for third or maybe second, but honestly, second is going to be difficult for the constructors’ [championship]. What I want to do is to be fighting for wins, so surely it’s not a car I will miss.”
As the dust settles on this rain-soaked calamity, Ferrari’s future remains uncertain. Will they conquer their wet-weather woes, or will they continue to drown in the depths of despair? One thing is clear: Leclerc’s burning desire for victory is unquenchable, and fans are left eager to see if Ferrari can rise from the ashes of this qualifying disaster.
