Charles Leclerc expects 'difficult' Qatar GP for Ferrari – here's why
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Charles Leclerc is expecting a ‘very difficult’ Qatar Grand Prix weekend for Ferrari with the Sprint format hindering the Formula 1 team.
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What the teams said - Race day at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Qualifying team notes - Ferrari
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Ferraris to Start 1-2 in F1 Mexico City Grand Prix with Leclerc on Pole Position Next to Sainz
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F1. According to Leclerc, Ferrari is suffering more than expected
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Difficult to drive” Ferrari losing F1 performance in Mexico altitude – Sainz
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Leclerc surprised Ferrari F1 is so far off the pace
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Ferrari SF-23 tyre degradation analysis: Charles Leclerc the best on Hards in 3rd stint
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With his DNS in 2023 Sao Paulo GP, Charles Leclerc now has either did not finished, did not started, or get disqualified on at least one race in 2023 season. : r/formula1
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Why Charles Leclerc refused to speak on team radio amid pit stop tyre call