Charles Leclerc believes that there will be more pace to come from Mercedes this weekend in Baku despite a difficult first day in Azerbaijan’s capital for the Silver Arrows.
Leclerc topped both sessions on Friday, and was six tenths clear of Lewis Hamilton in FP2.
Despite the pace advantage Ferrari seem to have, Leclerc says that he wouldn’t be surprised if Mercedes turn up for qualifying with more pace.
The Monegasque said: “I am very happy, I like the track a lot and it has been a good day.
“The car in general was OK. I felt good in the car and on this track.
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“To judge the new aero package we have is quite difficult. Overall, it was a positive day.
“I think we are pretty strong but on the other hand there is a lot more to come from Mercedes.
“They were very quick on the long runs. I am pretty sure tomorrow when they put everything together it is going to be very tight.”
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