Charles Leclerc elected driver of the day in Austin
Charles Leclerc gives Ferrari the win this Sunday evening at the United States Grand Prix. Despite a fierce battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, the Monegasque prevailed at the Circuit of the Americas, thanks to a bold start, earning him the title of Driver of the Day.
The nice surprise Leclerc! While all eyes were on a new duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Austin, it was ultimately Charles Leclerc who triumphed at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday night. Starting from the fourth position on the starting grid, the Monegasque driver was able to take advantage of the frictions between the two favorites to take the lead right out of the first corner. Carlos Sainz, taking second place, secured a one-two finish for the Scuderia in a race marked by a new battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, an incident that promises to cause a stir.
« Very, very happy. It hasn’t been an easy weekend so far, I struggled with the car, but today in the race, the feeling was better. We thought that after the Sprint, the others would improve a lot, but we still had the upper hand »,” quickly confided the Ferrari driver before mentioning his superb overtaking move at the start of the race. « It was a pretty good turn 1, that’s exactly what I wanted to do. It helped for the first passage because we had a mega pace. The car’s pace was really, really good. »
The Monegasque driver showed precise driving and exemplary strategic management during this Grand Prix, managing to maintain a sustained pace throughout the race. With the help of his teammate Carlos Sainz, who finishes in second place, he gives Ferrari a historic one-two finish on American soil. His performance, characterized by unwavering focus and a remarkable race reading, has reinforced his status as a top driver.
This unexpected triumph not only highlights his talent but also his ability to rise to the top when conditions require it. The Monegasque driver establishes himself as a formidable pilot, capable of overturning the odds and leaving his mark on a season already rich in twists and turns. This season, Charles Leclerc has shone on several occasions, chaining together significant victories that have solidified his status as one of the most talented drivers on the grid. His triumph at the United States Grand Prix 2024 is undoubtedly one of the highlights where he demonstrated strategic mastery by overtaking his rivals right from the start.
Beyond this victory, Charles Leclerc has managed to establish himself in other crucial races, notably in Monaco and Italy. Next step is Mexico next weekend!
