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Charles Leclerc says he was keen to give Sergio Perez DRS to try and pull five seconds clear of George Russell at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to snatch second place in the constructors’ cha…
Charles Leclerc wanted to help Sergio Perez pull five seconds clear of George Russell in order to secure second place in the constructors’ championship for Ferrari in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. However, despite Leclerc giving Perez DRS, Russell managed to maintain his position ahead of the Red Bull driver. Leclerc expressed his disappointment with Ferrari’s third-place finish in the constructors’ championship, as it was their primary target in the last few races. He also mentioned that his early battles with Max Verstappen did not allow him to fight for victory, as he had to prioritize the team’s championship position. Leclerc felt that Ferrari was more competitive than expected during the race.
