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Charles Leclerc fumes after a frustrating sprint qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix. A critical deployment issue sabotages his final attempt, leaving him sixth on the grid. He finishes a full second behind George Russell’s Mercedes and is outpaced by both McLarens and teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Leclerc vents his frustration over the radio, lamenting, “What the hell is happening? I lost like four tenths on the back straight.” He acknowledges that the timing error cost him dearly.
Hamilton echoes concerns, emphasizing Ferrari’s power deficit. “We have a lot of work to do,” he states, noting that Mercedes has found a significant advantage in qualifying.
Ferrari struggles to match Mercedes' power unit efficiency, posing a challenge as the season progresses. Leclerc remains hopeful for a stronger race performance, but the gap in qualifying speed looms large.
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