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“Not a big talking point” – Charles Leclerc downplays failed Lewis Hamilton swap
Charles Leclerc downplayed the incident of Lewis Hamilton not giving back his position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix’s final lap, as Ferrari had a tough race in Baku, finishing eighth and ninth due to a split-car strategy. Leclerc acknowledged the lack of significance for a P8 or P9 finish. He assumed responsibility for his poor qualifying performance, admitting the mistake ruined his chances for success in the race. Leclerc accepted the outcome, stating he should have capitalized on the opportunity in qualifying, regretting not performing well during the weekend. Despite the challenging conditions, he acknowledged the need for improvement and learning from the experience.
