Leclerc doesn't fear Mercedes yet: 'It's between Red Bull and Ferrari'

11:39, 25 May 2022
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Despite his failure at the Spanish Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc can also take something positive from the disappointing weekend. Ferrari brought several updates and they seem to be working, according to the Monegasque.
He experiences the improvements to the car as "very positive," he indicated in an interview with Le Gazzette de Monaco. "They helped us to perform better. Everything worked as we expected," the Ferrari driver explains. Especially in the area of tire degradation, the Scuderia had something to catch up with Red Bull Racing.
However, Leclerc remains cautious in his enthusiasm. "Yes, we had less degradation, but after one race it is still a bit premature to say if it really works. One thing is for sure: we have taken a step in the right direction," he continued.

Leclerc expects little opposition from Mercedes for now

Team boss Mattia Binotto recently downplayed Mercedes' chances for the championship, after the German racing stable made clear strides in the Spanish Grand Prix. Leclerc concurs with his boss's words and does not expect serious competition from Mercedes at this point. "I think it will be more between Red Bull and Ferrari," he notes.
This coming weekend, Leclerc hopes to break the curse that seems to rest on him there at his home race in Monaco. Even outside of Formula 1, he was recently hit by bad luck in what was little more than a demonstration run.
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Rizzo5850 25 May 2022 at 19:57+ 298

He already had his Monaco bad luck this year when he crashed Niki Lauder's old car a month or so ago. Maybe he will be good to go for the race lol

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F1isBack 25 May 2022 at 14:43+ 31513

I suggest Charles is his own worst enemy for now.
Will get stronger mentally as the season progresses to maximise his superb skills.

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Mark from Canada 26 May 2022 at 04:39+ 10415

I have to agree with Charles that Mercedes is having a bit of fantasy about their challenging the front runners which would require them to find several tenths across all types of tracks if Ferrari and Red Bull don't make any further updates to their cars or setups or anything else for the season

I'm a skeptic

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Ludizapoli 25 May 2022 at 13:42+ 7294

No matter what the curse, it's just in your head. I expect him to forget what was before, and to win smoothly throughout all three days.