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Charles Leclerc insists he has no problem with Max Verstappen’s defence at the start of the United States Grand Prix
In the sprint race, Charles Leclerc had a strong start, but Max Verstappen pushed him onto the pit exit, allowing Lewis Hamilton to overtake him. Verstappen went on to comfortably win the race, while Leclerc dropped back behind Hamilton. Leclerc acknowledged that Hamilton and Mercedes had better race pace and they need to work on improving. Leclerc had no issue with Verstappen’s aggressive move, stating that he would have done the same. Verstappen explained that he made it difficult for Leclerc to get into Turn 1. Verstappen ultimately won the sprint race and will start from sixth in the main race due to a penalty. Leclerc is hopeful that Ferrari’s strategy of splitting strategies will benefit them in the main race.
Source: Motorsport Week
