P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc has insisted that Ferrari must review the circumstances which saw him lose vital time to Oscar Piastri in the pits in Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc retained his pole position advantage at the outset in Baku and appeared on course to be cruising to the win when he opened up a six-second […]
Leclerc maintained his pole position advantage in Baku and seemed set for victory until Piastri closed the gap after pitting later. Piastri managed to overtake Leclerc due to his better tire temperature and DRS use. Ferrari’s underestimated undercut impact led to Leclerc losing a significant lead. Leclerc admitted they should have pitted earlier to avoid pressure from Piastri. Leclerc recognized McLaren’s better strategy and admitted they deserved the win. Despite Sainz’s incident, Leclerc’s points helped Ferrari close the gap to Red Bull.
