Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 25
Leclerc Praises Ferrari After 2 Strong Hungary Practice Sessions as He Warns Saturday Gap May Shrink
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jul 25

Leclerc Praises Ferrari After 2 Strong Hungary Practice Sessions as He Warns Saturday Gap May Shrink

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 25

Summary

  • Charles Leclerc said Ferrari had a "relatively strong day" after 2 Hungarian GP practice sessions, with the car feeling good and pace appearing immediately.
  • Leclerc still cautioned against overreading Friday form, saying teams often make a bigger step from Friday to Saturday and Ferrari must keep improving overnight.
  • The Monegasque driver said he does not expect Ferrari to retain the same gap it showed in practice, predicting a tight fight when qualifying reaches Q3.
  • That leaves Ferrari encouraged by its early speed but still focused on execution, with Leclerc saying the team will need to do everything perfectly on Saturday.

Insights

Will Ferrari's lack of crucial long-run data turn their promising Friday dominance into a strategic nightmare on race day?
Are rivals like Red Bull genuinely struggling with grip, or is Ferrari walking into a carefully laid trap before qualifying?