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Leclerc: Unexpected runner-up spot 'feels like a victory'
Charles Leclerc undoubtedly made the most of his Sunday in Austria, the Ferrari driver salvaging an unexpected second-place finish thanks to a solid drive, attrition and lucky circumstances. The Monegasque finished the incident-packed opening race of the 2020 season third on the road but inherited second after Lewis Hamilton was handed a 5-second time penalty for causing a collision with Red Bull's Alex Albon. However, in the closing stages of the 71-lap race Leclerc overhauled both Racing Point's Sergio Perez and McLaren's Lando Norris to stake his claim to a spot on the podium. Bottas wins from Leclerc, Norris on the podium! "I'm extremely happy, it feels like a victory today,"...
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