Charles Leclerc defends Ferrari strategy despite fourth place finish in Spanish Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc placed fourth in the Spanish Grand Prix after leading 32 laps of the race in Madrid. Ferrari opted for a hard-soft tire strategy, hoping for a late-race Safety Car that did not occur. Leclerc stated he would repeat the same strategic approach if given the chance, noting the team relied on a favorable outcome that failed to materialize. The weekend was difficult for the team as Lewis Hamilton retired on Lap 7 due to a brake failure. Leclerc emphasized that his performance was hindered by qualifying results, which left him struggling to overtake during the race. He suggested the team must focus on improving Saturday pace to remain competitive on Sundays.