Leclerc urges Ferrari to ‘bring upgrades to close the gap’

Charles Leclerc has urged Ferrari to accelerate their development following a disappointing performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite securing a front-row start, Leclerc struggled to match the pace of Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes, finishing in P4. The Monegasque driver expressed concern over Ferrari's recent loss of competitiveness compared to their rivals and stressed the necessity of upcoming upgrades to close the performance gap. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult weekend, finishing in P6 after struggling with tire management throughout the race. Hamilton noted that the team was unable to find consistent grip, leaving them significantly slower than the leaders. As the development race intensifies, both drivers acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding whether Ferrari's future updates will be sufficient to challenge their rivals for the remainder of the season.