Analysis: Did Bahrain's safety car ruin a possible Ferrari podium?

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04/15/2025 03:00 AM

If we had to make a guess, what would be Ferrari's assessment of the Bahrain GP? Charles Leclerc explained it this weekend, much like he did in Suzuka: "Obviously it's disappointing when you give everything and finish fourth — it doesn't make me smile. But for now, this is the situation we're in. We did our best this weekend, but our best isn't enough."
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