Charles Leclerc reveals Mexican GP overtaking fears after missing out on pole
Charles Leclerc doubts there will be any overtaking in the Mexican Grand Prix, warning the race order will likely be set in the first few corners at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Ferrari driver topped both of Friday's practice sessions but had to settle for third on the grid. His team-mate and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton claimed his first pole position with the Maranello outfit ...…
Charles Leclerc has expressed concerns about overtaking opportunities in the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, due to the challenging conditions at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. The Ferrari driver recorded the fastest times in both practice sessions but ended up starting the race from third place on the grid. Leclerc believes that the low-grip circuit and the race order set in the early corners will make passing extremely difficult.
He stated, "I think the pace is good. I think the car feels good and felt good since FP1. So I think on that we've got the race pace, but I doubt there will be any overtakes tomorrow." Leclerc currently stands fifth in the drivers' standings with 233 points, but the battle for second place is becoming increasingly intense, with only nine points separating the third and fifth positions.
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