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Charles Leclerc expresses concern over Ferrari's performance in Austria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Charles Leclerc expresses concern over Ferrari's performance in Austria

Summary

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc reflected on a challenging Friday at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the race weekend. He acknowledged issues with the SF-26's performance, particularly its lack of competitiveness in the corners and significant speed deficits on the straights. Leclerc's comments came after missing early track time during the first practice session. He emphasized that the team has much to improve to regain a more competitive standing and expressed doubts about a quick solution for their struggles with straight-line speed. Ferrari has additional practice sessions remaining to address these concerns before qualifying.

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Key Details

•Leclerc described Friday as a particularly difficult day for Ferrari.
•Ferrari's SF-26 struggled with pace across the lap.
•Leclerc admitted the team is losing time on both corners and straights.
•Ferrari has three full practice sessions to improve setup before qualifying.
•Leclerc is uncertain about a quick fix for their speed issues.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc Sounds the Alarm for Ferrari After “Particularly Difficult” Friday in Austria

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