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Charles Leclerc admits his podium finish was 'lucky'

Charles Leclerc praised the balance of his Ferrari, but admitted he was fortunate to clinch a last-gasp podium at the British Grand Prix. The Monegasque was comfortably in fourth for much of the race but profited from Valtteri Bottas' tyre delamination with three laps remaining, which saw the Mercedes drop from second. Article continues under video Max Verstappen then moved up to P2, allowing Leclerc to take the podium, and he admitted that he was 'lucky' to come away with a spot in the top three. He said post-race: "It was a very tricky race. "As soon as I heard that Valtteri had a tyre problem, then I slowed down quite a lot, then I think Carlos had it [tyre blow-out] a lap...
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