Charles Leclerc says Ferrari face a challenge to develop their car as quickly as Red Bull can.
Having taken a 34-point lead in the drivers championship over the first three rounds, Leclerc said the situation feels different to his title bids in junior formulae.
“I’ve been in this situation in the junior categories but then to be in this situation in Formula 1 means a lot,” he said. “Especially after the last few years, and especially with a team like Ferrari. So it feels incredible.
“Obviously, the mindset is a bit different compared to the last two years because now I know that underneath me I’ve got a car that is capable of winning and I don’t really have to overdo things or to do something extremely special and spectacular to actually get one or two positions because I know that it’s in the car and I just have to do the job. So the mindset is a little bit different this year.”
Red Bull were a close match for Ferrari on pace over the opening two races, winning in…