The nice Leclerc surprise! While all eyes were on a new duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Austin, it was ultimately Charles Leclerc who triumphed at the United States Grand Prix this Sunday evening. Starting from fourth position on the starting grid, the Monegasque driver was able to take advantage of the friction between the two favorites to take the lead straight out of the first corner. Carlos Sainz, by taking second place, secured a double for the Scuderia at the end of the race marked by a new battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, an incident which promises to cause a lot of noise.
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“Very, very happy. It hasn’t been an easy weekend so far, I was struggling with the car, but today in the race the feeling was better. We thought that after the Sprint the others would improve a lot, but we still had the upper hand”quickly confided the Ferrari driver before talking about his superb overtaking at the start of the race. “It was a pretty good turn 1, which is exactly what I wanted to do. This helped the first pass because we had mega pace. The pace of the car was really, really good.”
The Monegasque demonstrated precise driving and exemplary strategic management during this Grand Prix, managing to maintain a sustained pace throughout the event. With the help of his teammate Carlos Sainz, who finished in second place, he gave Ferrari a historic double on American soil. His performance, marked by unfailing concentration and remarkable reading of the race, consolidated his status as a leading driver.
This unexpected triumph highlights not only his talent but also his ability to rise to the top when conditions demand it. The Monegasque driver is establishing himself as a formidable driver, capable of overturning the predictions and leaving his mark on a season already full of twists and turns. This season, Charles Leclerc has shone on several occasions, stringing together milestone victories that have solidified his status as one of the most talented drivers on the grid. His triumph at the 2024 United States Grand Prix is undoubtedly one of the highlights where he demonstrated strategic mastery by overtaking his rivals from the start.
Beyond this victory, Charles Leclerc was able to win in other crucial races, notably in Monaco and Italy. Next stop in Mexico next weekend!
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