Leclerc says Ferrari have ‘plenty to work on’ ahead of São Paulo Grand Prix

Ferrari’s lead driver Charles Leclerc told reporters on Saturday that the team "has plenty to work on" as they head into the final race of the season in São Paulo. The comment came after a weekend of mixed signals – strong pace in the first practice session was followed by a disappointing qualifying performance that left the Monegasque driver starting from eighth on the grid.

Leclerc’s remarks were made at the circuit’s media centre, where he highlighted the need for aerodynamic upgrades and a more consistent tyre strategy. "We saw some good things in FP1, but the car lost a lot of grip in the later sessions. The data shows we have a lot of work to do on the rear end and on how we manage the soft tyres," he explained. The driver’s candid assessment underscores the pressure on Ferrari’s technical department, which has been scrambling to close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes throughout the season.

Ferrari’s performance in Brazil has been a micro‑cosm of their 2024 campaign – flashes of speed offset by reliability concerns and strategic missteps. In the race itself, Leclerc finished fourth, gaining two positions from his start but still falling short of a podium. His teammate Carlos Sainz, meanwhile, struggled with brake overheating and retired after a spin. The contrasting fortunes of the two drivers have left the team with a clear agenda: improve tyre management, refine the car’s balance, and deliver a decisive upgrade before the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

For India: The Brazilian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on FanCode at 12:30 IST on Sunday. Leclerc’s comments are likely to fuel discussion among Indian fans, many of whom have been tracking Ferrari’s development closely after the team’s strong showing at the Singapore sprint. With the championship already decided, the focus now shifts to the battle for the Constructors’ title, where every point matters for the Scuderia’s final standing.

Source: Formula1.com