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Sports Illustrated
Zach Koons

United States Grand Prix Takeaways: Charles Leclerc Victory Puts Ferrari Back in the Mix

Leclerc celebrates after winning the U.S. Grand Prix. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

A colossal sports weekend in Austin culminated in Charles Leclerc’s third victory of the 2024 Formula One season, as the 27-year-old helmed a Ferrari one-two at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.

Leclerc, who lined up fourth on the starting grid, expertly maneuvered his way past world championship leaders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on the opening turn of the race and never looked back. He and teammate Carlos Sainz swifty took their Ferraris, comfortably the best car of the weekend, around the track at Circuit of the Americas for the remainder of the afternoon, never dealing with any meaningful pressure from the chase pack. 

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