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Charles Leclerc starred during qualifying for the Miami sprint race as he vaulted himself to second place, slotting in behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Charles Leclerc believes his performance in sprint qualifying in Miami should put an end to criticism of his recent one-lap showings. Despite missing much of the practice session due to a spin, Leclerc managed to secure second place for the sprint race behind Max Verstappen. He acknowledges his struggles in recent races with one-lap performance but sees his strong showing in Miami as a response to doubters. Leclerc aims to maintain his level of performance and consistency, particularly in maximizing one-lap pace. While yet to win a sprint race in F1, he is determined to challenge Verstappen and hopes for a victory on Sunday. Leclerc is focused on continuing to improve and showcase his abilities on the track.
