Charles Leclerc admitted he had been “really inconsistent” as he found himself outpaced by Ferrari new boy Carlos Sainz in Portuguese Grand Prix qualifying. Of the drivers that arrived at a different team for this season, Sainz has made arguably the strongest start – and that impression was solidified further on Saturday in Portimao. The Spaniard was impressive throughout free practice and all three rounds of qualifying, never out of the top seven as he bagged fifth position on the grid. There had not been that much to choose between the duo over the first two days but when it mattered most so far, in Q3, Leclerc, who is in his third year with the Scuderia, could only clock a lap...
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