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Charles Leclerc is set to start the Italian Grand Prix from the second row of the grid – but could he have been higher up?
Charles Leclerc has expressed his intention to have a discussion with Ferrari regarding the potential use of slipstream strategy during the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session.
Leclerc secured a fourth-place starting position for the Monza race, lining up on the second row next to championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Team-mate Lewis Hamilton incurred a grid penalty for an infraction at Zandvoort, starting from fifth position.
There were suggestions that Ferrari might assist Leclerc to secure pole position, but Leclerc indicated that it was not a topic of discussion within the team.
Leclerc plans to address the situation with the team but downplayed its significance, emphasizing the importance of Hamilton’s competitive position.
With Hamilton starting in 10th place, Leclerc acknowledged the possibility of employing different strategies between the two drivers.
Leclerc noted the need to consider various options and strategies for the race, indicating that decisions would be made after further discussion with the team.
