Leclerc doesn't get it: 'Quicker with the used tyres than the new tyres'

Charles Leclerc will start the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia as the leader in the championship. The Monegasque starts from the second starting spot, behind Sergio Perez who captured the pole. A second victory in a row is realistic.

It looked like Leclerc was going to take his second pole in a row in Jeddah, until Perez surprised everyone. Nevertheless, the Ferrari driver is not grieving. He thinks the prospects for the race are good. "I think we were fast this morning during the race simulation," Leclerc looked back.

Ferrari has things well in hand, even in Saudi Arabia. Yet something strange is going on, Leclerc confessed. "I think it's very strange because we're actually quicker with the used tyres than the new tyres and we need to understand that as a team, just to be a bit better prepared for next race with these new tyres, and to put them in the right window."

These are minimal concerns, as the Ferrari seems to be running on rails. Given the differences between them, an exciting battle with Red Bull awaits the red team. Looking at the long runs, the difference with the other teams is quite large.