Frustrated Leclerc fails to fire Ferrari into F1 contention


Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - April 1, 2023 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Ferrari's Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment after he could only manage seventh in qualifying for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix on Saturday, as he and team mate Carlos Sainz once again failed to bridge the gap to Red Bull.

Reigning champion Max Verstappen took pole position for Red Bull, with Mercedes driver George Russell on the front row for Sunday's race at Albert Park after qualifying second ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton.

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