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Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur claimed Charles Leclerc “blew up everything” in his ill-fated attempt to wrestle the lead of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix from George Russell.
On race day in Vegas, Leclerc demonstrated a strong start by advancing from fourth to second in the initial corners to challenge polesitter Russell. Despite attempting to push the Mercedes driver in the early stages, Leclerc was hindered by aggressive graining on his tires, ultimately dropping behind Sainz and Verstappen before heading to the pits. Team principal Vasseur acknowledged the tire issues faced by Leclerc, emphasizing the fine balance between pace and tire management in such situations. The cold track temperatures in Las Vegas posed challenges for all teams, yet Ferrari coped relatively well compared to Mercedes, with Sainz and Leclerc finishing third and fourth. Vasseur attributed Leclerc’s struggles to a combination of factors, including setup choices, tire compounds, fuel levels, and race strategies, highlighting the complexity of managing tire wear during competitive racing.
