Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 17, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Charles Leclerc is unconcerned about the sprint format affecting Ferrari's ability to assess their upgraded car. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, ahead of the 2024 USGP, the Monegasque driver expressed confidence in the team's extensive data from prior races to evaluate their progress.
Unlike rivals McLaren and Red Bull, who introduced significant upgrades, Ferrari has not brought new developments to Austin. Instead, Leclerc emphasized that they were relying on the upgrades introduced in Singapore and Monza.
While he acknowledged that the sprint weekend limits experimentation with setups, he also noted that the previous tracks had unique characteristics, whereas the Circuit of the Americas offers a more standard test. He believes Ferrari will have a clearer understanding of their car’s performance by the end of the weekend.
