July 22, 2026
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Leclerc: "Lost Three Tenths on the Final Straights, It's Really Frustrating"

July 11, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

In a qualifying session that was anticipated to be complex, with McLaren showing the potential to challenge Ferrari behind the dominant Mercedes, Charles Leclerc ultimately delivered a strong performance. With his final flying lap, he managed to secure the second row for the Japanese Grand Prix, narrowly pipping Lando Norris by mere milliseconds. This achievement holds significant weight, especially considering the difficulties encountered, such as losing three tenths of a second on the final straight sections, which he described as truly frustrating.