Charles Leclerc labeled Friday practice at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as "one of the worst feelings" this year, trailing pace-setters Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari struggled to match Mercedes and McLaren, with Leclerc seven tenths off the lead. Leclerc plans significant setup changes for final practice and qualifying, hoping to recover recent podium form. Hamilton also had a difficult day, struggling with tyre temperature on a bumpy, slippery track. Rain is forecast for Saturday qualifying, with Sunday expected to be cold at 15C.
Leclerc arrived late to Brazil after his wife Alexandra gave birth to a baby girl, Bianca, on Wednesday. He becomes the fifth current F1 driver to be a father, joining Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez. Leclerc called fatherhood "the most special thing ever," describing the week as incredible for positive reasons despite the on-track challenges.
Ferrari aims to turn around their recent strong form as the Brazilian GP weekend continues.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing