Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc’s promising run came to an end at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where he finished P5. Leclerc started the race in P6 but failed to make increments during the rain-stricken race in Interlagos on Sunday. Charles Leclerc had either won or secured a podium in every race up until Interlagos since the resumption after the summer break.
He seemed confident of his chances this weekend as well until the rain jeopardized his race. The 27-year-old complained of facing issues with grip and pace in the SF-24 during the 69-lap race. Leclerc was unable to match the competence of Red Bull and McLaren throughout the weekend.
He stated that the rear end of his car had been unmanageable since the qualifying sessions on Sunday morning. Pace was cleary missing today. Let‘s look at it.
I struggled a lot, the rears for some reason from quali this morning was incredibly difficult to manage. Charles Leclerc spoke on the team radio post Brazilian GPCharles Leclerc post-race team radio (P5):”Pace was cleary missing today. Let‘s look at it.
I struggled a lot, the rears for some reason from quali this morning was incredibly difficult to manage. ” #BrazilGP— tami. (@Vetteleclerc) November 3, 2024The Monegasque driver’s performance has cost Ferrari greatly in the battle for the constructors’ championship this season.
A three-week break before the final races will help the Maranello-based team analyze issues with the SF-24. RELATEDMax Verstappen labels Brazilian GP as ’emotional rollercoaster’ after clinching unbelievable race victoryCarlos Sainz summoned to stewards for dangerous driving post-Brazilian GPFerrari driver Carlos Sainz crashed out of the Brazilian GP with 29 laps remaining on Sunday. Sainz struggled to keep pace and make-up places during an extremely challenging rainy afternoon at Interlagos.
Carlos Sainz, image via IMAGOCarlos Sainz was thereafter summoned by the FIA for driving dangerously during the 69-lap race. The exact reasons for this decision have not been mentioned by the stewards so far. Sainz crashed during the Q3 session of qualifying as well.
Ferrari/Sainz summoned for dangerous driving pic. twitter. com/2MltPd0RHE— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) November 3, 2024The 30-year-old Williams Racing-bound driver had a weekend to forget after securing a stellar win at Mexico last week.
He has secured two wins so far this year. Sainz’ ambition therefore stands strong as he seeks to bounce back in the upcoming Las Vegas GP. RELATEDLando Norris snubs Max Verstappen to name ‘deserving’ winner of Brazilian GP
