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Charles Leclerc narrowly missed out on pole position for the Miami Grand Prix but will start on the front row.
Charles Leclerc admitted that his SF24 was “on the limit” during qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, managing to qualify in second place next to Max Verstappen. Despite cruising into Q3 and leading the second part of qualifying, he fell 0.141s short of pole position. Leclerc’s struggles in the final sectors were due to overheating Pirelli tires from high surface temperatures, leading to challenges with the car’s rear-end grip. Despite missing out on pole for the 2024 season, Leclerc’s performance at the Miami International Autodrome has been strong, finishing second in the sprint race. With a strong one-lap pace and promising long-run performance, Leclerc aims to challenge Verstappen for victory in the upcoming race.
