Charles Leclerc Disheartened After Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Despite Max Verstappen Woes

Charles Leclerc has spoken after putting in the second-fastest time in the Saudi Arabian GP qualifying session.
Charles Leclerc Disheartened After Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Despite Max Verstappen Woes
Charles Leclerc Disheartened After Saudi Arabian GP Qualifying Despite Max Verstappen Woes /

Charles Leclerc finished qualifying with the second-fastest time on the grid, however, due to his ten-place grid penalty, he will be starting the race in twelfth place on the grid for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix tomorrow.

The Jeddah track proves it difficult for drivers to perform overtakes so the Ferrari driver will be looking to have a strong start tomorrow to hopefully be able to stay out of trouble. 

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Speaking during his post-qualifying interview, Leclerc seemed disappointed with his performance explaining that the weekend has been difficult in terms of race pace:

"I think it's been a very difficult weekend in terms of pace for us, but I'm very happy about my lap. I think I put everything in it. It was really, really on the limit.

"On the other hand, we are struggling a little bit. So we need to keep pushing, but that's what we are doing as a team. Tomorrow is not going to be easy. 

"I have a 10 place penalty, so we'll be starting a little bit further back, but we'll focus on the race and hopefully come back in the front as quickly as possible."

Red Bull's Sergio Perez took pole position and Fernando Alonso put in the third fastest time so will be starting on the front row tomorrow. 

Max Verstappen had a terrible time, retiring from qualifying in Q2 so will be starting in 15th place.

Here is how to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix tomorrow. 


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