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Ferrari admits Leclerc’s US GP strategy was a mistake
The Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc started from pole position but lost out to Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton early on in the race. He was the only driver who chose a one-stop strategy, but eventually slipped back to sixth place and was disqualified for a plank infringement. On the other hand, his teammate Carlos Sainz, starting from fourth, made two pit stops and finished in fourth place. Team principal Frederic Vasseur admitted that they made a mistake with Leclerc’s strategy, as they didn’t have a clear picture before the race and were hesitant. They anticipated a 50-50 split in the field regarding pit stops, but it turned out differently. Other drivers pitting twice made it harder for Leclerc as he faced more traffic. Vasseur emphasized that they were in-between with their decision, moving quickly with Sainz’s strategy due to a fight with Max Verstappen, but it was less obvious for Leclerc. Vasseur refused to speculate on what Leclerc could have achieved with the same strategy as Sainz.
Source: motorsport
