Turin, 12 March (LaPresse) – "I expect to be closer in qualifying because we didn't reach our potential in Melbourne. In the race, we will definitely be closer (to Mercedes, ed.).‘ Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is confident ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix. ’There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes for a weekend like this, twice as much work since there is the Sprint. It's a huge challenge for everyone,‘ he added, looking ahead to Saturday's sprint. ’We have an idea about battery management. However, we need to see where our opponents will do it, where they will use the boost. We would like to surprise our competitors. The use of the “macarena” wing? For now, I don't know where we will use it," he concluded with a smile.

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