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Leclerc anticipated first corner Norris/Verstappen tussle in Austin
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22/10/2024 at 14:2622/10/2024 at 14:31 Charles Leclerc revealed that he strategically anticipated the tussle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen at the first corner of the United States Grand Prix, a move that helped him seize the race lead and eventually claim victory. Lining up fourth on the grid, Leclerc watched as pole-sitter Norris and title-contender Verstappen battled aggressively up the hill to Turn 1, both drivers running wide after Verstappen's bold lunge up the inside of the McLaren driver. Leclerc, poised to take advantage, timed his approach perfectly, cutting underneath both of his rivals, but also his Scuderia teammate Carlos Sainz, to...
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