Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says he struggled for pace during his second stint in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which stopped his early progression in the race dead in its tracks. The Monegasque had qualified second, but a 10-place grid drop due to an engine penalty saw him line up 12th at the start. However, a strong opening stint allowed Leclerc to carve his way up to P7 on the soft compound tyre, just behind teammate Carlos Sainz and ahead of his switch to Pirelli's hard rubber and of a subsequent safety car period triggered by the retirement of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin. "A good first stint, a good start," Leclerc said after the race. "I think really good management...
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