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Charles Leclerc was not happy with his team after it commited to to a one-stop strategy.
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur admitted that a strategy mistake was made in the United States Grand Prix, which led to Charles Leclerc dropping out of the top three. Leclerc attempted a one-stop strategy but it became clear that a two-stopper was the better option. Leclerc inquired about switching to a two-stop strategy but was ordered to let his teammate Carlos Sainz through instead. Leclerc’s race was effectively sacrificed and he eventually finished in sixth place. Vasseur acknowledged that the mistake was made in pre-race calculations and that they did not have a clear picture of the situation due to limited practice time. The issue was not only the time lost on the tires but also the traffic and what other competitors were doing. Overall, the strategy decision was a mistake on Ferrari’s part.
Source: RacingNews 365
