Leclerc to start Spanish GP from pitlane as Ferrari replaces rear end 

Charles Leclerc will start from the pitlane for Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix after Ferrari elected to change the entire rear end of his car following his qualifying woes. 

The Monegasque driver endured a difficult Saturday as he struggled with a mystery problem on his SF-23 that left him getting dumped out in Q1. 

Speaking after the session, Leclerc said the issue seemed worse on left-hand corners. 

“During the red flag, I was at 70km/h and there was just no warning,” said Leclerc, who ended up qualifying 19^th.  

“The left-hand corners were really bad with the rear-right, and I thought it was the tyres. So, we went for a new set of tyres. But on the new set, it was exactly the same feeling – right-hand corners were really good, and left-hand corners were completely off.  

“We’ll have to check, but I would be very surprised if we don’t find something on the car.”  

Parc ferme restrictions on Saturday night meant Ferrari was unable to conduct a deep analysis of Leclerc’s car until this morning.

However, the team has already decided as a precaution to replace the entire rear of Leclerc's car – which includes suspension and gearbox. 

Source: Autosport