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sports2 months ago

Leclerc's risky US GP strategy pays off with podium finish

Charles Leclerc expressed happiness with his third-place finish at the US Grand Prix, marking his first podium since July despite a challenging second half of the season. He took a risky start on soft tires, overtook Norris early, and fought hard during the race, ultimately finishing behind Norris after a close duel. Leclerc was pleased with his performance given recent difficulties, including a gearbox issue in practice.

motorsports2 years ago

Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified from F1 US GP for Technical Breach

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been disqualified from the Formula 1 US Grand Prix for breaching car plank rules. Random post-race floor checks revealed that their cars were non-compliant with the regulations. As a result, Lando Norris has been promoted to second place, Carlos Sainz completes the podium, and Logan Sargeant becomes the first American to score points in F1 since 1993. The stewards noted that the breach was likely due to the unique combination of the bumpy track and the sprint race format.

motorsports2 years ago

Verstappen's Frustration and Pole Position Battles at F1 US GP

Max Verstappen's advantage at the F1 US GP may not have been fully showcased during the sprint qualifying session and Friday's qualifying due to driveability issues and suboptimal engine mapping settings. Despite securing pole position for the sprint race, Verstappen hinted at issues with his pace and a less-than-ideal final lap. Data analysis suggests that Verstappen had the potential to be two tenths clear of his rivals if everything had been optimal. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner confirmed that adjustments would be made for the main race. In Friday's qualifying, Verstappen also faced setbacks, including a lock-up at Turn 1, but managed to overcome them to challenge for pole position.