Charles Leclerc questions Ferrari's performance ahead of Austrian GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Charles Leclerc expressed surprise at Ferrari's position during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, specifically noting their unexpected competitiveness against McLaren. Leclerc reported difficulties with the handling of his SF-26 during second practice after allowing rookie driver Dino Beganovic to drive in the first practice session. Ferrari's struggles were apparent on Friday, as they appeared lost amid the upgrades. The race weekend continues with further practices scheduled.
- •Leclerc struggled with handling issues in FP2 due to car upgrades.
- •He ceded driving duties to rookie Beganovic in FP1.
- •Ferrari appeared competitive against McLaren at Austrian GP.
- •Ferrari's qualifying and race performance remain to be seen.
- •The Austrian Grand Prix weekend is ongoing with more practice sessions.
- 5:43 PMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc puzzled by "very strange" Ferrari step on tough Austrian GP weekend
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc puzzled by "very strange" Ferrari step on tough Austrian GP weekend
"Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he was very surprised to be leapfrogging McLaren as Mercedes' closest rival at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the Scuderia looking lost on Friday. Leclerc in particular struggled with the handling of his recently upgraded SF-26 in FP2, having ceded his car to rookie driver Dino Beganovic in FP1. The Monegasque driver reported four-wheel sliding ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc said he was positively surprised by Ferrari's Austria pace after team was "lost" in practice, with he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton qualifying second and third
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 5:43 PMCharles Leclerc puzzled by "very strange" Ferrari step on tough Austrian GP weekend
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he was very surprised to be leapfrogging McLaren as Mercedes' closest rival at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the Scuderia looking lost on Friday. Leclerc in particular struggled with the handling of his recently upgraded SF-26 in FP2, having ceded his car to rookie driver Dino Beganovic in FP1. The Monegasque driver reported four-wheel sliding ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 5:43 PMCharles Leclerc puzzled by "very strange" Ferrari step on tough Austrian GP weekend
Charles Leclerc said he was positively surprised by Ferrari's Austria pace after team was "lost" in practice, with he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton qualifying second and third
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