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Leclerc Shocks with Third Place Qualifying at Spa

Charles Leclerc has expressed his surprise at securing an unexpected third place in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, given his struggles with long-run pace during the previous F1 Sprint at Spa. This strong qualifying performance highlights Ferrari's potential and Leclerc's resilience.

Our Take:

Leclerc's unexpected qualifying result may suggest a turning point for Ferrari, indicating that they can still compete at the front despite recent challenges. This might be the motivation they need to improve their race pace, proving that with the right strategy, surprises in F1 are always possible.

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Source: F1Technical

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