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Rival F1 boss defends Charles Leclerc over his desperately unwanted record
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has defended Charles Leclerc for his poor conversion rate from pole positions to victories in Formula 1. Despite Leclerc’s impressive pole positions, he has only managed to win five races out of 27 poles since 2019, with a conversion rate of 18.5 percent. Brown attributes Leclerc’s struggles to factors beyond his control, such as car performance and strategy decisions.
Brown highlighted that Leclerc’s ability to secure pole positions showcases his talent and speed, even if he faces challenges during races. In comparison, Lando Norris has seen success in converting poles to wins recently, highlighting improvement in his race performances. Norris’ breakthrough from struggling to maintain leads from pole positions to securing victories reflects his growth as a driver.
Following Norris’ victory in Hungary and his strong performances, Brown praised Norris for being in a positive and competitive state. Despite facing difficulties early in the season, Norris has worked his way up the championship standings and is now closely challenging his teammate. Brown emphasized the inaccurate narrative surrounding Norris’ previous pole position struggles, noting his remarkable progress in recent races.
