After a strong qualifying in the dry, Leclerc has conceded to 'struggling like crazy' on Saturday in mixed conditions ⬇️
"At the moment, I'm struggling like crazy whenever it's half dry, half wet with slicks, I'm just completely off the pace," Leclerc said.
"I always seem to do something wrong with my driving style that doesn't help the car, and that makes me lose confidence. Then, I'm just really struggling. When asked by Autosport to explain what his main problem area is, Leclerc replied:"It's mostly the balance at the end of braking, so at the entry or the corner, that's where I'm struggling the most.
Leclerc has a fresh chance on Sunday in the main grand prix, having qualified second on the grid just half a tenth behind to Verstappen in his upgradedThe race is expected to remain dry, which Leclerc says has boosted his chances of hanging onto a podium finish.
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