Charles Leclerc was very close to securing pole position in the qualifying session for the Miami GP, finishing just 0.141 seconds behind Max Verstappen’s impressive time of 1.27.241. The Monegasque driver, representing Ferrari, delivered an exceptional performance throughout the day, securing second place in the 19-lap Sprint race earlier. Leclerc believes that the SF-24 car was pushed to the limit during the intense qualifying session. Ferrari has made significant progress this year, closing the gap to Red Bull and solving the issues they faced with their 2023 car. The team’s consistent performance has been evident throughout the ongoing campaign, culminating in an exceptional display on the track.
Leclerc shared his thoughts on his experience with the SF-24 during an interaction with the media. Looking ahead to tomorrow’s race, the Monegasque driver is determined to challenge the reigning world champion and secure a victory. Today was a memorable day for Leclerc and the Ferrari team, with his teammate closely following in the Miami GP.
During the qualifying session, Charles Leclerc came agonizingly close to clinching pole position. Despite his strong performance, he acknowledges the importance of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) in determining whether he can overtake Verstappen during the race. Leclerc remains optimistic and eagerly anticipates the 57-lap race scheduled for tomorrow. This event is of great significance to him, as his teammate Sainz has already secured a victory for Ferrari this year. Leclerc’s supporters will be glued to their TV screens, eagerly watching the race unfold.