# Ferrari Struggle in Brazil GP Practice

> Leclerc: Ferrari slow on straights, struggling in corners.
- Title: Ferrari Struggle in Brazil GP Practice · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Leclerc: Ferrari slow on straights, struggling in corners. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc described his SF-26 as slow on straights with poor corner performance…
- Keywords: ferrari, charles leclerc, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, sf-26, free practice 2, kimi antonelli, silver arrow, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-slow-on-straights-struggling-in-corners-one-of-the-worst-feelings-for-charles-leclerc/10872444
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-11-07T10:14:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, charles leclerc, formula 1, brazilian grand prix, sf-26, free practice 2, kimi antonelli, silver arrow, sports, cars
## Ferrari Practice Struggle
Charles Leclerc described his Ferrari SF-26 as slow on straights with poor corner performance during Brazilian Grand Prix practice.

> It's been a very, very difficult Friday
## Time Gap in Practice
Leclerc was 0.45s and 0.72s slower than Kimi Antonelli in Free Practice 2.
## Leclerc's Corner Issues
Leclerc said the car felt 'one of the worst Friday feelings of the season' in corners.

> the car in the corners just felt probably one of the worst Friday feelings of the season
## Team Workload
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admitted to 'a couple of issues' and 'a lot of work' ahead.

> a couple of issues
## Weather Concerns
Vasseur noted the weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday was 'so-so' requiring preparation for all conditions.

> the weather forecast tomorrow and Sunday is so-so
## Driver Radio Messages
Vasseur clarified that Leclerc lost a few tenths in a straight line on his fastest lap.

> he lost a couple of tenths in a straight line
## Key takeaway

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc described his SF-26 as slow on straights with poor corner performance during Brazilian Grand Prix practice.