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Charles Leclerc has hailed Ferrari’s turnaround to score a podium in the United States GP as a testament to the team amid “unfounded rumours” in F1.
Charles Leclerc praised Ferrari’s remarkable turnaround in securing a podium finish at the United States Grand Prix, citing it as a testament to the team’s resilience amidst unwarranted rumors in Formula 1. Despite ending Ferrari’s five-race podium drought, dating back to the Belgian Grand Prix in July, Leclerc secured a third-place finish behind Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Implementing an aggressive Soft compound strategy, Leclerc capitalized on the added grip to overtake Norris at Turn 1, setting the tone for his race in Austin. Despite facing challenges from Norris and ultimately losing second place to him, Leclerc remained satisfied with Ferrari’s performance, particularly after a challenging start to the weekend. He also addressed the rumors surrounding Ferrari, emphasizing the team’s ability to remain focused amidst external speculation and secure a podium finish as a rewarding achievement.
