Leclerc suggests Ferrari ‘on the back foot’ in Mexico

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns over car balance despite strong practice showings at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Leclerc, who was second fastest, admitted Ferrari trails Red Bull on low fuel and McLaren significantly on high fuel, calling McLaren "in a league of their own." While seeing potential to challenge Red Bull over a race distance, he stressed the need for improvements. Hamilton, finishing fifth, also struggled with grip and an "open" balance, emphasizing the team's critical task of finding a more streamlined setup overnight to enhance tire performance and unlock further pace for Sunday's race.