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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 8, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc reacts after qualifying in second position REUTERS/Issei Kato
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Formula One F1 – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka, Japan – October 8, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc reacts after qualifying in second position REUTERS/Issei Kato
As the qualification for the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix was concluded, the outcome wasn’t what anybody would have seen coming. Haas driver Kevin Magnussen starts tomorrow’s sprint from P1, while the man with the most poles, Charles Leclerc, starts from P10. Despite some good runs by Leclerc during the qualification, yet another strategy blunder by the Italian team robbed his chances to stay up the order.
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In spite of showing some good pace today, the end result didn’t reflect Leclerc’s efforts, as the Maranello-based team once again misjudged the right tires. By the time they figured out what went wrong, it was too late to make amends as everyone else was on slicks while Leclerc was on inters.
A late red flag brought by George Russell after he went off the track halted the qualification, while the rain afterward ended things for the young Ferrari driver. Leclerc, who was pushing for a P2 finish by the end of this season against Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, was dealt a severe blow.
Fans react as they see Ferrari ruin Charles Leclerc’s day once again
As a disappointed Charles Leclerc shared his thoughts on the qualification on the radio, fans quickly took note of this and shared their reactions to social media. Moreover, this is not the first or second time the Italian team hasn’t given Leclerc a helping hand with perfect strategy.
Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter.
ferrari i am sending my therapy bills to you. You‘re gonna pay for my therapy
— Alina (@nopromisesniaII) November 11, 2022
Nice.
Beautiful.
Fucking beautiful.— Dora (@DTravel87) November 11, 2022
Tomorrow, try slick tyres when it’s dry and wet tyres when it’s wet 👍🏻 you’re very welcome 🙌🏻
— Flintelli81 (@Flintelli) November 11, 2022
— 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗶𝘀𝘀 ☾ (@iFreyiss) November 11, 2022
@Charles_Leclerc you are the best pilot. You fight against @ScuderiaFerrari and @mattia_binotto.
— müşkülpesent (@leventt1970) November 11, 2022
what the f was Leclerc doing on intermediates????
— aibad (@aibad8_) November 11, 2022
As much as Charles Leclerc’s session ended up in disappointment, Ferrari fans were upset too as they shared their emotions on social media.
You are a joke pic.twitter.com/JvLgNHaE54
— RfVidnAt (@Rfvidnat) November 11, 2022
F****ng amateurs
— Gino Latino (@GinoLat24821582) November 11, 2022
Stop wasting Lec's talent! Just fxxxxking fire the strategist🤬🤬🤬
— Evie (@Evieee_s) November 11, 2022
Guys, stop inventing.
— Fjmorenoo (@FJMORENOO) November 11, 2022
Sometimes it's really hard to love you.
— Out of Context Mattia Binotto (@OfMattia) November 11, 2022
— Dan – EngineMode11 (@EngineMode11) November 11, 2022
Now put Leclerc on Inters pic.twitter.com/KimAzSX8Kk
— Tom Bellingham (@TommyWTF1) November 11, 2022
Failing to go on a good flying lap, as well as having an imperfect strategy with the tire, killed the day for Leclerc. However, his only hope is to go up the order in tomorrow’s sprint. Leclerc’s teammate Carlos Sainz starts from P5.
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Where do you think Charles Leclerc would’ve ended up with a good tire strategy?