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How Leclerc thought he was on for podium after mistaking Perez for Verstappen
Leclerc finished fourth at Suzuka because Ferrari couldn’t keep up with Red Bull and McLaren. Verstappen won the race, but Perez had a tough day and retired after colliding with Magnussen. After the race, Leclerc expressed confusion because he didn’t realize Verstappen was still in the race after the safety car. Leclerc thought he was on the podium until the last lap when he saw he was in fourth place. He expected Verstappen and Perez to be strong, but wasn’t sure what happened to them. Overall, it was the best result Ferrari could achieve.
Source: Crash
