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Charles Leclerc appeared baffled by Ferrari’s strategy in the F1 Las Vegas GP, saying he “left nothing on the table” in an impressive performance.
Charles Leclerc expressed confusion over Ferrari’s strategy during the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite putting in a strong performance and moving up to sixth from a ninth-place start. He felt hindered by being undercut by Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri, with Ferrari not reacting to the situation. Due to the SF-25’s poor straight-line speed caused by a high-downforce setup, Leclerc struggled to battle for better positions on track, missing out on potential opportunities. Reflecting on the race, Leclerc found it frustrating to only finish sixth after starting ninth, emphasizing that he had given his all and taken risks to overtake competitors. Despite his personal efforts, he was unable to fully capitalize on his performance due to strategic setbacks, prompting a reassessment of their pitstop decisions. Leclerc maintained that he had pushed to his limits and left nothing on the table, even though external factors influenced the race outcome as well.
