High-Stakes Drama: Leclerc Reflects on Heart-Stopping Verstappen Sprint Encounter

High-Stakes Drama: Leclerc Reflects on Heart-Stopping Verstappen Sprint Encounter

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Verstappen was aggressive in his defence on the run to Turn 1 in the United States Grand Prix Sprint.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said he would have done the same as Max Verstappen in their Sprint race start at the Circuit of the Americas and dismissed any complaints. Verstappen started from pole and cut across the track to block Leclerc, forcing him off the track and allowing Lewis Hamilton to overtake. Leclerc admitted that while Verstappen’s defense was on the limit, he would have done the same in his position. Despite struggling with the rear tires towards the end, Leclerc held onto a top-three finish and acknowledged the need to work on tire management for the race.

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Source: RacingNews 365

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