P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc has explained how track position and no Hard tyre practice data led to Ferrari’s choice to not gamble on a one-stop in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix. Leclerc delivered a storming run in wet conditions to wind up as the nearest qualifier to Max Verstappen, who incurred a 10-place grid drop and vacated […]
In wet conditions, Leclerc performed impressively, finishing as the closest qualifier to Max Verstappen, who had a grid penalty. Despite initially leading, he fell behind Hamilton and settled for third due to Ferrari’s declining competitiveness towards the end. Ferrari chose not to adopt a one-stop strategy like Russell, as Leclerc did not want to risk losing more positions by going against the norm. Leclerc admitted surprise at Mercedes’ strong pace and felt Ferrari lacked the speed to challenge them, even with a different strategy. Team boss Vasseur supported Leclerc’s decision, noting the challenge of predicting tire wear when making strategic choices during the race.
