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Charles Leclerc has detailed how a mid-weekend set-up change enabled him to maximise Ferrari’s upgrades to secure a podium in the F1 Austrian GP.
Charles Leclerc explained how a mid-weekend set-up change allowed him to utilize Ferrari’s upgrades and secure a podium in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Despite a front row start, he finished third behind the dominant McLarens due to a compromised start that slid him to third place. Leclerc struggled to keep pace with the McLarens but maintained a gap over team-mate Lewis Hamilton. He admitted that Ferrari’s instructions to minimize brake pressure affected his lap times during the race. Leclerc also mentioned that Ferrari did not expect the updates to close the pace gap with McLaren. Additionally, he revealed that a significant set-up change before the last practice session helped him exploit the full potential of Ferrari’s improved package.
