Charles Leclerc narrowly missed out on securing pole position in the Miami GP qualifying session, falling just 0.141 seconds short of Max Verstappen’s impressive time of 1.27.241. The Monegasque driver, representing Ferrari, put in an exceptional performance throughout the day, securing second place in the 19-lap Sprint race earlier on. Leclerc believes that the SF-24 car was pushed to its limits during the intense qualifying session. Ferrari has made significant progress this year, closing the gap to Red Bull and resolving the issues they faced with their 2023 challenger. The team’s consistent performance has been evident throughout the ongoing campaign, culminating in an outstanding display on the track.
Leclerc expressed his thoughts on his experience with the SF-24 during a media interaction. Looking ahead to tomorrow’s race, the Monegasque driver is determined to challenge the reigning world champion and secure a victory. Today was a memorable day for Leclerc and the Ferrari team, with his teammate closely following behind in the Miami GP.
During the qualifying session, Charles Leclerc came agonizingly close to claiming pole position. Despite his strong performance, he acknowledges the importance of the DRS (Drag Reduction System) in determining whether he can overtake Verstappen during the race. Leclerc remains optimistic and eagerly anticipates the 57-lap race scheduled for tomorrow. This event holds great significance for him, as his teammate Sainz has already secured a victory for Ferrari this year. Leclerc’s supporters will be glued to their TV screens, eagerly watching the entire race unfold.