Leclerc urges quick performance boost after tough F1 Spanish GP at Barcelona

Charles Leclerc urged his team to quickly boost their performance after a tough Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, where he expressed dissatisfaction despite some unexpected positives.

Leclerc said, "But it still feels good because coming to the weekend, I did not expect that." However, he was clear about the need for improvement: "But I’m not happy about our overall performance. And on that, we need to do a step soon."

The race was also difficult for Lewis Hamilton, who described it as "the worst race I’ve experienced" after finishing sixth. Hamilton noted that "everyone was on the same tyres," highlighting the level playing field but also the challenges faced by the drivers.

Leclerc’s comments underline the pressure on his team to enhance their competitiveness quickly as the Formula 1 season progresses, especially after a race that exposed performance gaps.

The Spanish GP at Barcelona proved a testing ground, with top drivers acknowledging the need for rapid improvements to contend effectively in upcoming races.

Charles Leclerc called for a swift performance improvement following a challenging Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, where Lewis Hamilton described it as "the worst race I’ve experienced," finishing sixth. Leclerc acknowledged unexpected positives but stressed the need for a quick step up in overall performance.