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Charles Leclerc finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, having pitted from the leading gaggle before the safety cars and red flags.
Charles Leclerc admitted to two mistakes that hindered Ferrari’s performance in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as he struggled with tires and strategy. Despite a strong start from sixth on the grid, Leclerc dropped into midfield traffic after a pit stop, compounded by safety car and red flag incidents. He managed to finish fifth ahead of Lando Norris, but acknowledged errors in setup and pit strategy. Leclerc noted the difficulty of avoiding mistakes in such conditions, as Ferrari lost ground to McLaren in the constructors’ championship. The team’s focus was on limiting the losses and staying ahead of McLaren, despite McLaren gaining a seven-point advantage in the race. Leclerc emphasized the importance of minimizing damage with three rounds left in the championship.
