Sports · 28 March 2026

Leclerc says Ferrari targets Mercedes in Japan GP early laps.

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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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