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Leclerc says shock P1 start was actually ‘suboptimal’
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08/03/2026 at 11:0708/03/2026 at 11:10 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Charles Leclerc may have blasted into the lead at the start of the Australian Grand Prix, but the Ferrari driver insists the launch that stunned Albert Park was far from perfect. From the outside, it looked like a textbook getaway. Starting fourth on the grid, Leclerc surged past the front row and seized control of the race within seconds. For a brief moment, it seemed Ferrari had pulled off a masterstroke. But according to the Monegasque driver himself, the reality was far messier. A Rocket Start – With a Twist When the lights went out in Melbourne, Leclerc rocketed...
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