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Charles Leclerc insists Ferrari ‘couldn’t have won’ F1 Australian GP regardless of strategy
Charles Leclerc expressed that Ferrari did not have the pace to challenge Mercedes for victory in the Australian Grand Prix, even without virtual safety car interventions. Leclerc battled with George Russell for the lead in the early stages of the race but Mercedes ultimately outperformed and outstrategized Ferrari. Ferrari’s decision to stay out during a VSC took them out of contention for the win and handed control to Mercedes. Despite finishing third, Leclerc doubts Ferrari could have won, as he believed Mercedes was too strong. Hamilton suggested during the race that Ferrari should have pitted, but ultimately he accepted the third and fourth place finish as the best possible result.
