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Ferrari Formula 1 boss Frederic Vasseur admits the team’s strategic decisions contributed to limiting Charles Leclerc’s chance of winning the
Leclerc, who had been leading in prior practice sessions, faced challenges with his car’s balance during qualifying, resulting in a fifth-place finish. His team-mate Carlos Sainz benefited from Max Verstappen’s brake problem, securing a favorable position. Ferrari executed a successful undercut strategy on McLaren’s Lando Norris, propelling Leclerc to second place after the pit stops. Despite closing in on Sainz in the final stint and setting the fastest lap, Leclerc finished 2.3 seconds behind. Team principal Vasseur highlighted the minimal pace difference between the drivers, attributing strategic decisions to the race outcome. Leclerc acknowledged Sainz’s superior performance and accepted responsibility for his grid position impacting his chances of breaking his winless streak.
