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Charles Leclerc views last weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix as an exercise in damage limitation for Ferrari in its constructors’ championship fight against McLaren. Lando Norris started on pol…
Charles Leclerc considered the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as a damage control effort by Ferrari to stay competitive with McLaren in the constructors’ championship. Despite Lando Norris starting from pole position, a wet race saw Max Verstappen clinch victory from 17th on the grid, with McLaren finishing sixth and eighth. Leclerc fought to hold off Norris for fifth place, with Ferrari trailing McLaren by just 36 points in the standings. Leclerc acknowledged his role in strategic decisions that didn’t pay off, resulting in a lackluster race pace. Despite challenges, Leclerc found satisfaction in finishing ahead of the McLaren drivers, limiting the points loss for Ferrari. With three races left in the season, Leclerc emphasized the need for Ferrari to regroup and perform better.
