Charles Leclerc proclaims Ferrari can still ‘play its cards right’ in the Italian GP despite disappointing Qualifying

The Ferrari Formula One team has failed to clinch pole position for the eighth race in a row.

Charles Leclerc proclaims Ferrari can still ‘play its cards right’ in the Italian GP despite disappointing Qualifying

Charles Leclerc (Via: Imago)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc appeared frustrated after the recent Italian GP qualifying. Leclerc starts P4 on race day with only a tenth of a second separating the lap times between himself and pole-sitter Lando Norris.

Charles Leclerc arrived at Monza looking to continue his good run of form, having scored consecutive podiums in the last two races. Leclerc’s SF-24 made runs around the temple of speed with a new set of upgrades in hopes of finding greater pace and balance.

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However, an unsatisfactory Q3 run during qualifying prevented the Maranello-based team from clinching pole in front of home support. Leclerc has since highlighted a certain persistent issue with the SF-24 after the qualifying session.

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Not fast enough, all weekend we had the same problem in turn 1-2, and we couldn't solve it, very disappointed. The race? We can still play our cards tomorrow because we are all close, but well, the frustration is there.
Charles Leclerc said after qualifying at Monza

The 26-year-old has spoken on the team’s need to capitalize on opportunities from the very start during the 53-lap Italian GP. Ferrari has been winless since Monaco, but a change of fortune on race day could see them triumph at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

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Carlos Sainz complains of issues with SF-24 during Q3 at Italian GP

Williams-bound Carlos Sainz finished P5 behind Charles Leclerc in the Italian Grand Prix qualifying for Ferrari. Sainz shared his thoughts on the SF-24’s performance after his outing during the intensely contested session.

Carlos Sainz with Carlos Sainz Sr.
Carlos Sainz and Carlos Sainz Sr, via IMAGO
In Q3, we had a very weird change in balance with the car. We struggled with understeer in medium-high speed corners, and the lap got away from us with the front tyres. I had a few big understeer moments during the lap.
Carlos Sainz said after the Italian GP qualifying

Carlos Sainz felt sudden issues with the steering of his car during the final part of qualifying. Sainz claimed that the SF-24 struggled around medium-high-speed corners with a few understeering moments.

The Ferrari duo start behind McLaren and Mercedes, as has been the tale for them since the past few races. They will now look to resolve their issues for a better outing at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday. The Tifosi will also be out in numbers to cheer on Leclerc and sainz during the Italian GP.

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