However, Marko is not so sure that Red Bull will be streaking away from closest challengers Ferrari this time around, as he found Leclerc’s race simulation on Friday “very impressive”.
“That’s why I don’t see the gap as critical – but the long run by Leclerc was very impressive,” Marko continued.
“Our set-up is not yet right, but the car is not bad, [although] Leclerc set a pace that means we still need to fine-tune.
“In general, you have to say that the field is moving closer together.”
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Leclerc was looking to keep optimism under control, though looking ahead to qualifying and the race in Australia, while he still thinks Red Bull has the edge, he also reckons this could be Ferrari’s “best shot” yet at victory in F1 2024.
“I will say that we are in a better position than the first two races,” Leclerc told Sky F1. “However, Red Bull weren’t pushing yet.
“So we’ve got to wait and see where their potential is at, but I think they are still ahead. But we might have our best shot this weekend from the beginning of the season.”
However, Marko is not so sure that Red Bull will be streaking away from closest challengers Ferrari this time around, as he found Leclerc’s race simulation on Friday “very impressive”.
“That’s why I don’t see the gap as critical – but the long run by Leclerc was very impressive,” Marko continued.
“Our set-up is not yet right, but the car is not bad, [although] Leclerc set a pace that means we still need to fine-tune.
“In general, you have to say that the field is moving closer together.”
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Leclerc was looking to keep optimism under control, though looking ahead to qualifying and the race in Australia, while he still thinks Red Bull has the edge, he also reckons this could be Ferrari’s “best shot” yet at victory in F1 2024.
“I will say that we are in a better position than the first two races,” Leclerc told Sky F1. “However, Red Bull weren’t pushing yet.
“So we’ve got to wait and see where their potential is at, but I think they are still ahead. But we might have our best shot this weekend from the beginning of the season.”
