Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc defended his risky choice to start the sprint of the Dutch GP on soft tires, a decision that raised doubts as most of his rivals opted for medium ones.
Despite the lack of action during the race, Leclerc managed to make a significant overtake on Lando Norris, finishing in second place. The Monegasque acknowledged that at the moment of choice, he felt some insecurity, as his decision stood out among the rest of the grid.
“Whenever you’re the only one doing something, it’s either very right or very wrong,” Leclerc commented, who was convinced that his choice had been correct, highlighting the good performance of the car in practice sessions.
Leclerc emphasized that the strategy was discussed with his team, and deciding between two tactics was not an easy task. Despite having sought a good race pace, he noted that qualifying remains a weak point for Ferrari, as they did not achieve a good initial positioning.
The driver pointed out that while the race pace is strong, maintaining speed in a single lap is a challenge they have not been able to overcome. In the end, Leclerc hopes to continue improving and meet expectations during the upcoming races.
These reflections come at a time when Ferrari showed itself competitive, but with the need to improve in qualifying if they want to succeed in future races.
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