The Strategic Mastery of Ferrari: Leclerc Content with Team Orders Amidst Austin Disqualification

The Strategic Mastery of Ferrari: Leclerc Content with Team Orders Amidst Austin Disqualification

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Charles Leclerc was frustrated over the team radio when he was asked to swap positions with team-mate Carlos Sainz.

Charles Leclerc expressed his frustration with Ferrari’s race strategy during the United States Grand Prix. He was initially instructed to do a one-stop strategy, but it became apparent that a two-stop strategy was faster. As a result, Leclerc fell behind his teammate Carlos Sainz and was told to let him pass for fourth place. However, Leclerc questioned this decision over the radio, unaware that Sergio Perez was closing in on Sainz. Ultimately, Leclerc finished sixth, but both he and Lewis Hamilton were disqualified for a technical breach. This promoted Lando Norris to second place and secured another podium finish for Sainz. Leclerc understood the team’s choice once he learned of Perez’s position, although he believed a better result than sixth was possible.

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Source: RacingNews 365

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