Leclerc Eyes Victory in Upcoming Japanese GP, Highlights Ferrari's Progress

"On a track like this, I expect Red Bull to be very competitive, especially because in Australia the front tires suffered from graining, something we don't expect to happen here. For our part, it will be crucial to stay focused so we are ready to fight and make the most of any opportunity that presents itself," thus Charles Leclerc outlines what might happen in next Sunday's Japanese GP, where Ferrari arrives on the back of a one-two finish in Melbourne. "At Maranello, they have done an excellent job because the SF-24 is a clear step forward compared to last year's car," declared the Monegasque. "In the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as a team, we achieved the best possible result, and in Australia, we made the most of our opponents' knockout. I have not yet won and this is still my immediate short-term goal, but I believe we have maximized our potential."