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Charles Leclerc has revealed he competed at the F1 United States Grand Prix dosed up on “big painkillers” after suffering from a tooth infection.
Charles Leclerc had a mixed weekend at the Austin Grand Prix. Despite starting off strong with pole position on Friday, he struggled in the sprint race and main grand prix, finishing 12th and sixth respectively. His disappointment was compounded by a tooth infection that caused him agony for several days. Fortunately, he was able to manage the pain with medication during the race. Despite his personal struggles, Leclerc expressed frustration with Ferrari’s strategy, as he was the only driver to attempt a one-stop race. In the end, the strategy proved to be the wrong choice, but Leclerc believes there was something wrong with their calculations.
Source: Crash
