Sports · 28 March 2026

Leclerc says Ferrari targets Mercedes in Japan GP early laps.

Putting pressure on Mercedes will be key for Ferrari drivers at Sunday's Japanese race, according to Charles Leclerc. Qualifying in fourth place, Leclerc feels a strong start could help him challenge the leading cars, despite believing Mercedes holds a quicker speed advantage. He noted an issue with system optimisation during qualifying that's being addressed by the FIA.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 11:38

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