Leclerc: Tyre degradation will be crucial

"Track conditions are very, very poor," Leclerc explained. "It was extremely slippery today, and we'll see what the situation is like tomorrow as the track evolves. We will need to anticipate those changes so we know which direction to take with the car."

"Heavy tyre degradation will be a key factor in the race," the Scuderia driver added. "They lost performance very quickly today, and I don't expect things to improve substantially over the course of the weekend. I suspect grip levels will increase, but overall, a tough weekend lies ahead when it comes to managing the slick tyres."