Leclerc satisfied with sixth place on the grid
We had seen it on track, Ferrari is struggling at the start of the season. Between lack of pace and collisions, the Scuderia could hope to recover at the Hungarian Grand Prix with its short, slow-corner circuit. It will not be the case, the Reds qualify on the third row behind Mercedes and Racing Point.
If Mercedes’ supremacy is no longer a topic of discussion, the competition for the second force on the grid between Red Bull and Ferrari was expected to spice up this 2020 season.
With the lack of rhythm displayed, it seems that the Italian team has significantly reduced its ambition, now content with a fifth and sixth position on the grid. Speaking to our colleagues at Canal+, Charles Leclerc stated that Ferrari expected such a result given the competitiveness of Mercedes and Racing Point, while expressing delight with his sixth place.
Ferrari’s performance today foreshadows a difficult season given that the track record was broken three times in one day by Lewis Hamilton, who also claimed the record in all three sectors by the end of the session.
For the race prospects, the Monegasque expects a difficult race, where it will not be easy to chase the four leading cars powered by Mercedes.
For Vettel, who was behind this Saturday, the surprise performance of Racing Point and the discussions initiated with the team of Pink Panthers can only foreshadow positive prospects in anticipation of a seat beyond 2021.
