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Charles Leclerc has explained the tactics that saw him relinquish second position on the road to Sergio Perez during the
Ferrari needed Sergio Perez to pass George Russell in order to outscore Mercedes in the Constructors’ standings, but Perez had a five-second penalty. Charles Leclerc gave up his position to Perez to help him finish ahead of Russell, but Perez couldn’t build a five-second gap and ended up in fourth place. Leclerc expressed disappointment that Ferrari finished third in the Constructors’ championship. Leclerc initially tried to pass Max Verstappen for the lead but didn’t want to waste time battling him since Ferrari lacked pace. Leclerc also delayed Russell’s progress in the final sector, earning praise from the British driver. Russell was happy to secure second place for Mercedes, acknowledging the hard work of the team back at the factory.
