Leclerc says new Ferrari power unit 'felt great' as he hatches overtaking plan for Sunday's race
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Charles Leclerc may be starting the Russian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, but he finished Friday’s running happy with the upgraded power unit in his Ferrari – and revealed he has a cunning plan to pass his rivals from the back in Sunday's race…
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