Leclerc complains: “Another mistake by Ferrari”

Charles Leclerc achieved two wins and three podium finishes in the first five races. But since then things haven't worked out for the Monegasque and he had to hand over the title claims to his rival and world champion Max Verstappen. Leclerc was eliminated twice after the race in the USA and three times he ended up outside the top three. This was also the case on Sunday at the traditional race in Silverstone, where he again only came fourth. In addition to the lack of luck, the main reason for this is his team at the command box.

A few laps before the end, Leclerc was hit again. While in the lead, the Monegasque driver was left out during a Ferrari safety car, while teammate Carlos Sainz got new tires with which he ultimately drove to victory at Silverstone. The 24-year-old was disappointed with the decision to leave him on the track: “I'm not someone who asks for an explanation or questions Sainz's victory. But it is obvious that this is a missed opportunity. That was a mistake by Ferrari.” Team boss Mattia Binotto said: “The cars were too close together for a double pit stop.”

With much older and battered tires, Leclerc then had to face the battle with Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez, who had also put on new tires. With blunt weapons, the Monegasque had no choice but to give in against both Perez and record world champion Hamilton. “I gave it my all until the end, I think that showed in the fight with Perez and Hamilton, but certainly the right decision wasn't made today. It’s certainly frustrating, but I don’t want my disappointment to overshadow the joy of Carlos’ first success.” “I don’t want my disappointment to overshadow the joy of Carlos’ first success.” Charles Leclerc The misfortune of a safety car at the wrong time and the misses from the Ferrari tacticians deprived Charles Leclerc of the chance to catch up with Verstappen in the overall standings, as he only ended up in 7th place with a damaged car. “It is another race that ended without the desired result. "I was in the lead during the Safety Car, but instead it was decided that the car that came in to change tires was Carlos', which obviously wasn't the right decision for me," said Leclerc bitterly.

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Leclerc complains: “Another mistake by Ferrari”

The supposedly fastest car on the track and a driver pairing that every team would want. Everything was set for Ferrari this season, but so far poor tactical decisions and questionable strategies have caused trouble in the garage. This pisses off Charles Leclerc.

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