Leclerc Podium: Ferrari Rise in Teams’ Championship
Here’s a breakdown of the text provided, focusing on Charles Leclerc‘s comments after the Mexico City Grand Prix:
Key Takeaways:
* Podium Finish: Leclerc is “very happy” with his podium finish (P2) in Mexico, especially as it followed a P3 result in Austin the previous week. He called it a ”great surprise.”
* Tire Management: He acknowledges a tough fight with Max Verstappen towards the end of the race, noting his own tyres were ”entirely gone.” He believes the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) at the end of the race “saved” him, preventing Verstappen from overtaking on fresher tyres.
* Eventful Start: Leclerc humorously describes the first corner as something he “hated every metre of.” He suggests his slightly poor start actually helped him, as it allowed him to benefit from Lando Norris’ slipstream. He felt like a “passenger” defending his position after the start.
* Lewis Hamilton Mention: The text ends mid-sentance, but it appears he was about to discuss an incident involving Lewis Hamilton.
In essence, Leclerc is pleased with his performance, acknowledges the role of luck (VSC), and provides a candid account of a chaotic start to the race.