Image source: Motorsport Week
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Leclerc mistook slowing Perez for Verstappen in Japanese GP
Leclerc finished fourth at Suzuka, unable to keep up with the two McLarens and Verstappen on the podium. Perez had a problematic race, requiring two pit stops for repairs after incidents with Hamilton and Magnussen. Despite the confusion caused by seeing a Red Bull in the pitlane, Leclerc thought Verstappen was out of the race until the last lap. Ferrari’s pace wasn’t as strong as McLaren’s, but it confirmed their weaknesses in sector one. The varying strategies and the threat of the undercut made the race difficult to manage.
Source: Motorsport Week
