The United States Grand Prix, which will be held at the Circuit of the Americas, is shaping up to be a key moment for Ferrari, especially for its driver Charles Leclerc. The Frenchman has recently referred to the need to avoid incidents with Lewis Hamilton, a fellow on-track competitor with whom he has experienced a couple of scares in previous races.
Both stars qualified fourth and fifth respectively, a situation that, while not placing them next to each other, will put them close as they enter the first corner of the circuit. This area has proven to be a critical point in the past, with notable incidents like the one involving McLaren drivers last year during the race.
Following a controversial incident during the Italian Grand Prix, where Leclerc and Hamilton were involved in a risky maneuver, the team has decided to take measures to avoid future confrontations. Leclerc has stated that there are no specific rules for the COTA layout, but there is a clear awareness of what cannot be done on the track.
The driver has expressed that they know the limits and that, while they should collaborate to prevent accidents, both he and Hamilton have made mistakes in the past, and their intention is for that not to happen again. His view of teamwork is positive, although he acknowledges that in COTA it is much more complicated to coordinate, compared to tighter circuits like Singapore.
Both drivers still have mathematical chances to win the championship, although Leclerc’s odds are slimmer. Their focus now is to avoid any conflict on a track where collaboration could be crucial for the overall performance of the team.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
