Charles Leclerc had appeared happy ininterview released in the day free tests. "We are competitive, but the weekend is long”, said the Monegasque, who despite the first position in FP2, he didn't go too far. Leclerc But reconfirm the speed which he demonstrated yesterday, taking pole position during qualifying under the lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
Leclerc takes pole in qualifying in Las Vegas
Charles Leclerc seems to have left behind il painful retreat that took place in Brazil during the training tour. Landed in the city of gambling, the Ferrari driver he certainly didn't hide his cards, demonstrating in fact speed e competitiveness.
Leclerc on fire during qualifying in Las Vegas sets the first time on the clock in Q1. In Q2 however, the Maranello stable chooses to send on track both single-seaters with used tyres. The evolution of the track makes Charles come called back to the pits to fit a set of softs. The number #16 places first, 0.583 s behind his teammate who occupies second position.
Un unstoppable Leclerc also flies in Q3, is not satisfied with the best lap he already has, but sets out to improve it further. Touch the wall exiting turn 12 e flies across the finish line to get his fifth pole position of the season.
"Tomorrow? I hope I can celebrate the victory."
"They are happy to be in pole position here in Las Vegas”, admitted Leclerc interviewed after the qualifications. With a self-critical spirit he then continued: “However, I'm a bit disappointed with the laps I did in Q3. They were sufficient for first place and it was necessary for us but now we will try to put everything together for the race".
"My best lap was in Q2, lThe evolution of the track is very important here. I could have done better in Q3, but tomorrow I'll start on pole and I certainly can't complain”. He answers like this Charles Leclerc when asked about his advantage over opponents in qualifying in Las Vegas. He then concludes by saying: “I've been to Vegas in the past to party, but now I hope to be able to celebrate the victory of the Grand Prix".
