F1 News: Charles Leclerc Sets Sights On Las Vegas GP Win - "Hope We Can Put It All Together"
Charles Leclerc, having claimed pole position for the upcoming inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, expressed both elation and a critical self-assessment in his post-qualifying interview. His focus now shifts to the Grand Prix, where he hopes to translate his qualifying success into a race victory.
Key Takeaways:
- Leclerc expressed satisfaction at securing the first pole position in Las Vegas, marking a significant milestone. However, he didn't shy away from critiquing his performance in the Q3 segment of the qualifying, acknowledging that while his efforts were sufficient for the top spot, they fell short of his personal standards.
- Leclerc's attention is firmly on the race day. He is acutely aware of the team's past challenges in translating qualifying performance into race success. With a determination to overcome these hurdles, he is setting his sights on a cohesive and successful race strategy.
In a candid reflection following his triumph in the qualifying rounds, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc expressed a mix of happiness and self-criticism. Taking pole position in the much-anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, Leclerc described the event as "incredible." Despite this, he didn't hesitate to critique his laps in the final qualifying session (Q3), admitting that his performance, though enough to secure the first position, was not up to his personal expectations.
His focus is now unwaveringly on the main race, where he acknowledges his team's past struggles in maximising their qualifying advantage.
"I'm happy. To take the first pole in Las Vegas, it's an incredible event.
"To be starting from pole is great. However, I'm a bit disappointed about my laps in Q3. I didn't do a good enough job but it was enough for P1 and that's all we need.
"Now it's full focus to try and put everything together for the race. Normally, that's where we lack most performance."
As the lights go out in Las Vegas, all eyes will be on Leclerc and Ferrari, with expectations high for a strong performance. Leclerc concluded:
"I hope we can put it all together and win here."
