However, the results in Spain did not align with their expectations. Carlos Sainz, who started second on the grid, slipped to fifth place at the end of the race, while Leclerc, hindered by a loose rear end during qualifying, began from the pit lane and struggled to advance through the traffic, ultimately finishing a disappointing 11th.
The numbers indicate that Ferrari’s performance stagnated rather than improved. The gap between them and Red Bull increased from 0.658s per lap in Miami to 0.692s in Spain. Leclerc expressed his disappointment, stating, “To be honest, we are struggling more than what I expected. We’ve had quite a few disappointing days this year, so unfortunately, it’s just in line with the rest of the year.”
