Leclerc warns against ‘high expectations’ at US GP
Leclerc said Ferrari’s upgrades delivered less lap-time gain than expected after he led both practice sessions by narrow margins.
- Charles Leclerc and Ferrari faced a frustrating weekend in the United States, as strong practice pace faded during qualifying, leaving Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fourth and fifth on the grid.
- The Scuderia introduced aerodynamic upgrades to the floor, sidepod inlet, and diffuser; Lewis Hamilton predicted they would only deliver "half a tenth" in performance during Thursday's press conference.
- Describing Ferrari as "not robust enough," Leclerc identified his pace drop off in Q3 as the primary culprit; The Monegasque explained bringing tires up to temperature proved extremely difficult, costing a potential victory.
- Despite the qualifying result, Charles Leclerc stated he has "unlocked something" regarding his driving and car setup in recent races, which helped him secure a podium at the United States Grand Prix.
- Currently fifth in the drivers' standings, Leclerc remains in the fight for second place, sitting just nine points behind George Russell; The Monegasque aims to convert his improved comfort into a race win soon.
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Leclerc too fast for Verstappen to claim second
Charles Leclerc overtakes Max Verstappen late to claim second spot.
Ferrari finished the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, with Charles Leclerc in second and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. The team added more points than their closest opponents and consolidated the second place in the Constructors Championship having now a margin of 119 points for the [...] The post US GP F1, Charles Leclerc: A fun race and I enjoyed the huge first appearance on AutoSport.
In the 2026 F1 United States Grand Prix, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second after starting fourth on the grid, securing his sixth podium finish of the season. Starting on soft tires, he overtook Isaac Hadjar (Red Bull) to take third place...
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