P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Leclerc: Ferrari had "something wrong in our numbers" in F1 US GP
Charles Leclerc started on pole position but was overtaken by Lando Norris at the start of the race. He then lost positions to Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Ferrari decided to keep Leclerc out on his medium tires until lap 23 when he made his only pitstop for hard tires. Leclerc was the only driver on a one-stop strategy, but his pace dropped significantly in the closing laps, and he was asked by the team to let his teammate Carlos Sainz pass him. Leclerc believed that there was something wrong with their numbers and that their strategy was far off the ideal plan. Furthermore, Leclerc’s sixth-place finish is being investigated by the stewards for a non-compliant plank. The sprint race format and the bumpy track conditions at Circuit of The Americas have been a challenge for teams and drivers.
Source: motorsport
