Charles Leclerc struggles during Spanish GP qualifying

Charles Leclerc said "something strange" on his Ferrari caused him to qualify a lowly 19th on Saturday in an erratic session for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

The Monegasque driver, who took pole position last year, was expected to challenge at the front of the grid, but struggled in changing conditions in Q1.

While his Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz delighted home fans with a strong showing to take second on the grid behind double world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull, Leclerc was unable to compete.

"I don't have the answers," he said.

"We'll have to check the data, but most of all, check the car because there was definitely something strange.

"I nearly lost it during the red flag, when I was at 70 kph, and there was just no warning.

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