Before the Monaco GP, during which he never shone in a race, Charles Leclerc notably mentioned the chances of seeing Ferrari shine in the Principality against great competition.
At 25 and after a few years now in Formula 1, Charles Leclerc is still chasing after a first success on his home soil, in Monaco. Indeed, winner for the moment of six Grands Prix, the Ferrari driver has so far struggled to shine in the Principality, despite two pole positions. At home, the vice-world champion last year finished fourth at best last year and has two retirements and a race in which he was unable to start in the past.
While he remains on a podium in Baku, where he finished in 3rd position, the interested party now hopes to string together good results, and why not finally win the Monaco Grand Prix. ” Our single-seater is pretty good in slow corners. As you know, there are many in Monaco. So there is hope. (…) The SF-23 must operate in all conditions, not just within a very narrow operating window,” he explained initially.
“The Red Bulls are so superior”
« Here, everything is possible. First, you have to get the pole. A hell of a challenge. I expect a fierce fight with the Red Bulls, Saturday in Q3. Beware also of the Aston Martin which seems to me capable of pulling off a bang. In Monaco, on paper, it’s less difficult to stay ahead than in Baku because there is no long straight. But the Red Bulls are so superior. They can very well regain the advantage in the game of pit stops. It will be necessary to watch them, to resist, subsequently declared Leclerc, in remarks taken up by Var-Matin. But OK, try to get the pole first. Easier said than done. In case of departure in front, sure that we will have all our chances. After a very complicated start to the season with Ferrari, the Monegasque will no doubt be keen to continue his momentum and once again fight for the top positions.
