Ferrari’s pit wall technique didn’t repay for Charles Leclerc, who, within the remaining phases of the Austin race, was “invited” by the group to let Carlos Sainz cross. Charles’s preliminary response was not very understanding, however he modified his tune within the post-race feedback.
Regardless of the pole place that had the Ferrari followers dreaming, the race expectations favored Verstappen and different automobiles. Nevertheless, it was clear from the beginning of the race that issues wouldn’t go as deliberate for the Scuderia. Already in flip 1, the pink automotive was now not main.
Along with the dearth of tempo in comparison with the strongest opponents, the technique was not notably profitable. The Monegasque struggled within the closing laps, even dropping positions, together with one to Sergio Perez.
Ending the race in P6, Charles Leclerc had been in fourth place till lap 50. It was exactly at this level that the Ferrari pit wall requested that the Monegasque driver yield his place to his teammate Carlos Sainz.
The trade, which came about on the straight simply earlier than flip 12, didn’t sit nicely with the 1997-born driver. Charles Leclerc responded on the group radio, saying, “Why did I’ve to let Sainz cross? We’ll speak about it after the race!” He exclaimed in a pissed off method.
Nevertheless, after the race, Charles Leclerc thought extra rationally and, after being knowledgeable by the group, he confirmed understanding relating to the incident, stating, “I didn’t perceive the explanation on the time. They defined to me that Perez was coming, there wasn’t a lot to do, and I perceive it was vital to guard Carlos. So, I’m not offended about that; I’m extra disillusioned with the technique.”
Supply: f1ingenerale
Oct 23, 2023
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