Pilot Charles Leclerc, after qualifying in fourth position for the Italian Grand Prix, expressed his doubts about the possibility of replicating the emotional victory of the previous year. Leclerc, who has won twice at Monza with Ferrari, in 2019 and 2024, faces a significant challenge with Max Verstappen in pole position.
Despite Verstappen’s advantage, Leclerc doesn’t completely rule out a favorable result, although he acknowledges the superior pace of McLaren and Red Bull.
I think in terms of pure pace, unfortunately we don’t have a chance.
Charles Leclerc
The Ferrari driver also mentioned the importance of his car’s top speed and the possibility of taking advantage of opportunities in the race.Charles Leclerc, tras clasificarse en cuarto lugar, duda de sus posibilidades de victoria el domingo.Leclerc was cautious about the presence of Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who will start the race on the third row.
During the qualifying session, Ferrari’s tactics generated some controversy.
Lewis Hamilton, who qualified just behind Leclerc, was facing a grid penalty. Ferrari chose not to use Hamilton to give Leclerc a tow, a decision that the driver seemed to hint at in his statements.
Leclerc stated he was satisfied with his team’s performance, despite the difficulties in the final qualifying session.
When asked about the possibility of Hamilton giving him a tow, Leclerc replied that it had not been decided that way.
Hamilton, for his part, ruled out the need for that strategy, arguing that his priority was to score points, given his grid penalty.
