Leclerc optimistic in Canada after ‘very strong’ Sprint pace

Charles Leclerc expressed optimism for the Canadian Grand Prix after showing strong race pace during the Sprint, where he finished fifth ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. Despite earlier struggles with braking confidence on the bumpy circuit, Leclerc feels positive about his performance moving into the main race. Lewis Hamilton, who finished behind Leclerc, faced a challenging end to the Sprint after losing positions in a late-race battle with McLaren's Oscar Piastri. While Hamilton was investigated for potentially leaving the track, no further action was taken.