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Charles Leclerc expresses disbelief at Mercedes' stunning performance in Melbourne, initially questioning the data. Leclerc starts fourth for the Australian GP as George Russell claims pole position, with Kimi Antonelli alongside. Mercedes dominates the session, clocking nearly eight tenths faster than the competition, leaving Leclerc astonished. He admits, “It was just crazy,” after needing to recheck the data. Ferrari struggles with technical issues, impacting both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton during qualifying. Leclerc reveals energy deployment problems hindered their pace, stating, “We weren't optimised for Q3.” Despite Ferrari's challenges, he acknowledges the significant gap to Mercedes. Looking ahead, Leclerc hints at potential opportunities at the start but tempers expectations about Ferrari’s launch. He notes numerous uncertainties remain as the teams adapt to new regulations, suggesting unpredictable racing could unfold in the season opener.
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