Technical Analysis | Why Ferrari can’t challenge Red Bull at the moment

Charles Leclerc has secured P2 in both qualifying sessions, getting relatively close to beating Max Verstappen in qualifying. But Red Bull's race pace is so superior that the Italian team are nowhere near the Dutchman on the day points are scored. Sergio Perez also managed to climb places in both Grands Prix. Leclerc suffered in waking up his tyres both in qualifying and in the race despite having a higher downforce rear wing. Is this why Ferrari couldn’t match Red Bull’s pace in Saudi?