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Charles Leclerc addresses Ferrari's performance issues before F1 upgrade

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Charles Leclerc addresses Ferrari's performance issues before F1 upgrade

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Charles Leclerc has expressed concerns regarding the performance of Ferrari's Formula 1 car ahead of the United States Grand Prix, where the team plans to introduce its largest upgrade of the season. Leclerc indicated that the team's struggles stem from the car's raw performance rather than its set-up, as they have often appeared competitive in practice sessions but falter during qualifying. This admission comes after a mixed season for Ferrari, which has faced challenges in directly competing with rivals. The forthcoming upgrade aims to address these issues and improve their performance as they head into the race weekend.

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•Leclerc cites raw performance as Ferrari's main issue.
•Ferrari plans a significant upgrade for the United States Grand Prix.
•The team has struggled in qualifying compared to rivals.
•Ferrari's performance has varied between practice and qualifying sessions.

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After a mixed season for the Ferrari Formula 1 team, Charles Leclerc says their problem is the "raw performance" of its car, not its set-up. This comes as the outfit is expected to bring its largest upgrade of the season to the United States Grand Prix. Ferrari has often looked competitive in practice sessions, but as qualifying begins, it seemingly slips backwards in comparison to its rivals ...Keep reading
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Motorsport.comOct 21, 2026, 8:00 AM
Charles Leclerc makes worrying Ferrari admission ahead of major F1 upgrade
After a mixed season for the Ferrari Formula 1 team, Charles Leclerc says their problem is the "raw performance" of its car, not its set-up. This comes as the outfit is expected to bring its largest upgrade of the season to the United States Grand Prix. Ferrari has often looked competitive in practice sessions, but as qualifying begins, it seemingly slips backwards in comparison to its rivals ...Keep reading

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