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Charles Leclerc believes it was his last lap mistake that cost him a podium at the F1 Miami Grand Prix, not Ferrari’s early strategy calls.
Charles Leclerc believes that a mistake on his last lap, not Ferrari’s early strategy calls, cost him a podium at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Despite a strong start, Leclerc was unable to maintain the lead as Antonelli and Norris passed him later in the race. Ferrari’s decision to pit him early frustrated the driver, who expressed his disappointment over team radio. Leclerc faced further challenges throughout the race, including a spin on the final lap, resulting in significant damage to his car and a post-race penalty. The driver took responsibility for the poor result, acknowledging that the mistake was his own and not a result of the team’s strategy. Leclerc expressed determination to learn from the experience and work with the team to improve for future races.
