Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari ‘needs to keep working’ despite a ‘really, really good job’ on Friday at Monaco GP

local hero Charles Leclerc expressed the need to maintain focus for qualifying, give the nature of the Monaco GP.

Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari ‘needs to keep working’ despite a ‘really, really good job’ on Friday at Monaco GP

Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)

Following the first two practice sessions at Monaco GP, Ferrari has showcased itself as a viable competitor this weekend. Charles Leclerc highlighted the Maranello-based team’s pace in FP2 by topping the timesheets. The nature of the street track has deemed the Monegasque optimistic for the race ahead.

The street track of Monaco is considered be one of the most challenging track. Charles Leclerc emphasized on maintaining focus and putting the best foot forward due to the same. Maintaining the same rhythm into FP3 and qualifying is of the utmost importance.

Until now, I think we've done a really, really good job. But we need to keep working, keep focusing on ourself, but it's a positive first day.
Charles Leclerc said, as reported by racingnews365
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The Monegasque mentioned about driving at a slightly riskier end than others for practice, which may have pushed the team into achieving better results. Concluding his statement, Charles Leclerc described Friday as a positive day. Moving further into the weekend, the Italian team remains focused on finishing the qualifying with similar, if not better results. On the other hand, Red Bull is alarmed by Leclerc’s pace.

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Charles Leclerc claims he has ‘more pace’ to show for Monaco GP Qualifying

Ferrari exhibiting their newfound pace has deemed Charles Leclerc confidant for qualifying. The Monegasque finished FP2 setting a lap time faster than the year before. The team is working in a positive direction this weekend.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Despite being armed with new upgrades during the race at Imola, Ferrari was unable to lead a successful qualifying. The team faced issues regarding engine deployment, however, such a case seems to be out of question ahead of the Monaco GP, given the nature of the track. The Monegasque pointed out his ability to reduce his lap times, following a look at his three sectors.

I think there's just more pace in me putting everything together.
Charles Leclerc mentioned

Charles Leclerc claimed to have a good feeling about the performance exhibited by the car. Heading into Qualifying on Saturday, the five-time Grand Prix winner is optimistic about extracting further pace from the SF-24. The car seems to have further potential which remains to be unlocked going into the Grand Prix at Monaco.

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