Starting from what was done in Bahrain, but avoiding the various problems (especially the brakes) which compromised the feeling with the SF-24. This is Charles's objective, admitted during the classic press conference the day before Leclerc ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP. The Jeddah stop is the second of the 2024 F1 World Championship and, considering the characteristics of the track, Ferrari he wants to try to put pressure on Red Bull.
Ferrari, Leclerc's words in the press conference ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP
Leclerc approaches the Saudi Arabian GP next fourth place won in Bahrain. The feeling with the SF-24 is there and the basis on which to start working is undoubtedly good. The dream is to try to raise the bar already: “In Bahrain it went more or less as we expected, maybe a little better. Drawing conclusions after the first race is a bit premature. It's a positive moment in the team: after the excellent momentum gained from the second part in 2023, we are off to a good start. The car is responding as we wanted. We hope to bring the updates as soon as possible to put more pressure on Max.".
Ferrari proved to be the second force on the track, placing itself ahead of Mercedes and McLaren, although, according to the Monegasque, it's still too early be able to define clear hierarchies on the track. “For now I can only say that we are in a better position than last year, but not fighting with Verstappen. The car is in the position we expected: we can focus on future updates, too if Max seems to be far ahead".
“Brake problem? All resolved"
In Bahrain the brake problem hit the Monegasque in particular, although everything seems to have been resolved by now: “Now we have to concentrate about the brake problem he had during the race: we worked on it and we think everything is solved. We feel ready for this weekend. I don't know what to expect, but you will know that we will give everything to fight for the victory".
