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Charles Leclerc clinched victory on Sunday at the Austin Grand Prix. This marks his third win of the season and his first triumph at the Circuit of the Americas. His teammate, Carlos Sainz, finished in a commendable second place, achieving Ferrari’s first one-two finish since the Australian Grand Prix. After the race, Leclerc remarked, “We are still fighting for the title.”
Leclerc’s Remarkable Performance
“That was clinical,” Jenson Button stated following the United States Grand Prix. The former world champion was the first to congratulate Charles Leclerc on his well-earned victory. Leclerc, visibly relieved, commented, “Of course, I struggled a bit with the car’s balance, but I also had a lot of confidence today.” He expressed his immense satisfaction, stating, “I’m incredibly happy for the team. We might not have been the strongest this weekend, but we proved ourselves today.”
The Start and Strategic Execution
Starting from third on the grid, Leclerc wasted no time in taking the lead. “It was a good first corner,” he chuckled. “I had a fantastic start and found myself in the right place at the right time.” Following that, he focused on creating a gap and maintaining his pace. “The engineers have put in an incredible effort over the last few months, so I’m really pleased with how things turned out. We still aim to compete for the championship, which obviously requires a lot of hard work, but this is definitely a promising start.”
Sainz and the Ferrari Tandem
Coming in just behind Leclerc was Carlos Sainz, who took second place. The Spaniard also had his eyes on the victory, but ultimately settled for second, contributing to Ferrari’s impressive one-two finish. “Of course, I’m disappointed that I couldn’t secure the win,” he admitted candidly. “However, I extend my congratulations to Charles and the entire team for this victory. The battle with Norris and Verstappen was certa.comy exciting from the start; this is a fantastic outcome.”
Ferrari’s Improvement
In recent months, the Ferrari team has shown significant improvements compared to earlier races in the season. “Managing the tires has genuinely been our strength this year,” Sainz explained. “We can really push them to their limits.” Furthermore, the gap between Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc has narrowed; after the United States GP, just twenty-two points separate them. In the Constructors’ Championship, Ferrari has closed in on Red Bull, now trailing by .comy eight points.
This victory at the Austin Grand Prix not .comy boosts Leclerc’s championship hopes but also reaffirms Ferrari’s position as a strong contender in the 2023 season. The team’s performance demonstrates that they are capable of competing fiercely against their rivals and raises anticipation for the upcoming races.
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