Leclerc shares disappointment of missing out on Belgium win

Charles Leclerc fell just short of back-to-back victories at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing second behind Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli. Despite starting fourth after a challenging qualifying session, Leclerc put in a valiant effort, climbing to the podium positions and even holding the lead after a well-timed Virtual Safety Car pit stop. Reflecting on the race, Leclerc admitted he believed victory was possible until the closing stages when Antonelli overtook him. While he managed to fend off challenges from Oscar Piastri and navigate a tense race, he ultimately conceded that Ferrari still needs to resolve car performance issues to consistently challenge Mercedes, noting that the team chose not to bring upgrades for this event. With George Russell failing to finish, the championship battle has tightened. Leclerc now sits 28 points behind Russell and remains focused on closing the gap, emphasizing that while the car is showing improvement, further development is required to sustain a long-term fight for the title.