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Leclerc outsmarted ‘cheeky’ Mercedes tactics to secure Suzuka podium
© XPB Phillip van Osten
29/03/2026 at 12:1929/03/2026 at 12:24 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Charles Leclerc drove the wheels off his Ferrari to secure a podium in the Japanese Grand Prix while also dealing with the “cheeky” tactics deployed by George Russell and the Mercedes pit wall in the closing stages of the race. The afternoon started with a red flash, with Leclerc executing once again a perfect start that catapulted the Monegasque from fourth to second in the blink of an eye. However, the initial adrenaline of the start soon met the cold reality of McLaren’s sheer velocity. Oscar Piastri, leading the charge for the Woking-based squad, proved to be a...
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