Charles Leclerc criticizes Ferrari's inconsistent performance at Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Charles Leclerc expressed frustration over Ferrari’s performance during the Austrian Grand Prix, stating that the car felt nearly unmanageable. After a strong showing in Barcelona, Leclerc noted dramatic performance swings, citing difficulties with rear tire overheating and instability. He remarked that the team struggles to understand why performance varies so significantly from race to race. Following the race, he acknowledged the need for better setup consistency, a lingering issue for Ferrari over the past two seasons. The team's continued adaptation to the new regulations appears to exacerbate these challenges.
- •Leclerc describes Ferrari's car as almost unmanageable in Austria.
- •Frustration stems from rear tire overheating and instability.
- •Performance was markedly different from recent strong results in Barcelona.
- •Leclerc calls for improved consistency in car setup.
- •Ferrari's issues reflect challenges adapting to new regulations.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc: Nobody at Ferrari Can Explain the Car’s Wild Performance Swings
"Charles Leclerc didn’t sugarcoat his assessment of Ferrari‘s Austrian Grand Prix. A car that looked capable of fighting at the front in Barcelona just one week earlier had turned into something almost unmanageable – and the Monegasque driver is the…
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