Charles Leclerc will begin from third on the grid for the 2025 United States Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver ended qualifying behind Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, confirming the optimistic feeling already seen throughout Friday’s Dash session. It was a strong efficiency that hinted at encouraging progress for the SF-25, though the Monegasque driver admitted there have been some regrets a couple of key second that compromised his closing lap.
Talking to Sky shortly after the qualifying session at COTA, Charles Leclerc defined what went improper throughout his final try in Q3, when he discovered himself caught in visitors behind Max Verstappen within the second sector.
Charles Leclerc’s delicate jab at Max Verstappen
“The one factor I’m a bit annoyed about is the visitors with Max within the second sector,” stated Charles Leclerc. “Max can’t complain in Singapore about Norris if he does the identical factor some other place. We talked about it — it wasn’t on objective — however with these automobiles, it doesn’t take a lot to lose time, and in that a part of the monitor, I paid a excessive value for it. I feel second place was inside attain, possibly not pole, however we may have been a lot nearer.”
Regardless of that small setback, Charles Leclerc stated he was glad with the workforce’s progress, significantly concerning stability and tire administration. “We’ve made necessary steps ahead, working progressively and attempting small modifications that labored nicely right now,” he defined.
Waiting for Sunday’s race, the Monegasque sounded assured about Ferrari’s long-run tempo. “We all know our automotive performs nicely in race circumstances and that we’ve made progress. The wind helped us a bit right now, however tomorrow can be a distinct story. We’ll want to remain sharp and attempt to preserve near the McLarens and Verstappen.” – the 28-year-old driver pointe out.
Charles Leclerc additionally made it clear that he plans to be aggressive firstly. “At the beginning, I’ll be aggressive. I’ve nothing to lose, and I wish to attempt to win no less than one race earlier than the top of the yr. It’s not a straightforward second for Ferrari, however beginning third means every thing continues to be potential.”
The quantity 16 Ferrari driver closed an encouraging day for the Scuderia with the clear aim of returning to the rostrum and reigniting the workforce’s ambitions within the closing a part of the season. The whole lot will rely on race tempo and tire administration at Austin’s unpredictable Circuit of the Americas on Sunday.
Oct 19, 2025
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