The Austrian GP was indeed a highly anticipated grand prixes of the present year, and it concluded with Max Verstappen taking to the chequered flag ahead of the rest of the grid. With this big win, the Dutch cum Belgian driver has now consolidated his championship lead by mammoth 81 points. He was closely followed by Charles Leclerc in second place and Sergio Perez on the lowest step of the podium. Max being the regular at the top this season, the race was a positive one for Leclerc in its own sweet way. The Monegasque driver helped Ferrari reach another huge milestone on this grand prix.
Charles Lecrec brings 800 podium finishes to Ferrari
Indeed it was a day of redemption for Charles Lecrec as he not only secured the second position but also brought an incredible milestone to Ferrari as they clocked an overall 800 podium finish in Austria. Ferrari hasn’t been able to perform at the heights of its power for a decent time now, so much so that it has been 16 years and four regulation changes since the team last won a championship. However, that doesn’t take away the rich legacy of this illustrious tree, the seed of which was sown more than 75 years ago by Enzo Ferrari.
Charles Lecrec regarding the race
Following the race, Leclerc gave his reaction on a wonderful result, and surely an awaited one. He said that Friday and that day, they had maximized what they had. It is good o be back on the podium. The upgrades made him feel better. The team has done an excellent job in bringing the upgrades earlier, he added.
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