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Leclerc Claims Surprising Podium Finish in Spain After Verstappen Clash
- Charles Leclerc claimed a surprising third-place podium at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on June 1, 2025.
- Leclerc started seventh and advanced through strategic tyre management and a late Safety Car triggered by Kimi Antonelli's spin that bunched the field.
- Leclerc executed a decisive overtake on Max Verstappen, who struggled on cold hard tyres and received a 10-second penalty for a collision with George Russell.
- Leclerc admitted that while he anticipated giving up a strong qualifying position to improve his chances on race day, he was still pleasantly surprised to finish on the podium.
- Leclerc's podium boosts Ferrari to second in the Constructors’ standings and signals momentum as they remain relevant in the title fight despite earlier limits.
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Pyrotechnic final in Barcelona: the restart after Antonelli's retirement sees Leclerc tearing third place to Verstappen. The Dutch touch Russell and is penalized by 10 seconds. Hamilton sixth
Leclerc outlines clash with Verstappen in Spain – Formula 1
In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Charles Leclerc has opened up about his fierce on-track rivalry with Max Verstappen during the recent Spanish Grand Prix. The two elite drivers showcased their remarkable skills as they battled for supremacy, with the intensity of their clash underscoring the fierce competition within Formula 1. With both [...]
Leclerc: Ferrari F1 still need improvements after Spanish GP despite second straight podium
Charles Leclerc turned a solid Spanish GP into a podium after a late safety car period. He passed Max Verstappen, who was fighting with hard tyres and nearly went off before making it to the restart. This allowed Leclerc to get alongside early, and gently bumped Verstappen on the way to the overtake with six... The post Leclerc: Ferrari F1 still need improvements after Spanish GP despite second straight podium appeared first on Motorsport
Leclerc shines amid chaos as McLaren dominate in Spain
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Barcelona: Leclerc Fights the Papaya Storm to Make Podium
Starting from seventh on the grid, Leclerc wasted no time making his move, overtaking George Russell on the opening lap. A pivotal moment came on lap 61 when a Safety Car was deployed following Kimi Antonelli’s spin into the gravel . This bunched up the field, placing Leclerc directly behind Max Verstappen, who was struggling on cold hard tyres. Seizing the opportunity, Leclerc executed a decisive overtake as Verstappen battled for grip . In a w…
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