Charles Leclerc Reflects on a Solo Race and Praises Bearman in the Saudi Arabian GP

“We had a great pace, we even set the fastest lap at the end. But overall, the feelings were very good. The race was a bit boring because I was alone. The Red Bulls ahead were too fast and behind we had a big gap on the others,” Charles Leclerc summarizes his third place in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian GP. “We achieved the best possible result today - the Monegasque driver of Ferrari adds - that was the goal. Today I was more on my own, so I had less adrenaline, but certainly it’s one of the most difficult circuits of the season. It’s hot but above all the problem is with the neck, because there’s great speed and many curves. Bearman? He did an incredible job. He immediately got into the rhythm in free practice 3. In qualifying, he did a great job and missed Q3 by very little, only because of the slipstream. Today he was incredible: he finished seventh in his first race with a new car, it’s impressive. He will be proud, but we all know how talented he is. Soon he will be with us on a permanent basis in F1.”