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Leclerc backs Ferrari strategy, blames 'strange' Intermediate tyres

Article To news overview © Ferrari Charles Leclerc says the "strange" working window of the Intermediate tyres "confused" himself and the team which led to his late pit-stop at the Turkish Grand Prix. Leclerc was leading the race after Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen pitted for a fresh set of Intermediate tyres and appeared to be on course for a potential surprise victory. However, his tyres began to fade and he was overtaken by Bottas, so Ferrari decided to pit him following a lengthy discussion on the team radio. "It was very strange," Leclerc told Sky Sports about the tyre situation. "I think it was the same for everyone, and that's what confused...
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