Leclerc's Austin strategy call not a ‘gamble’ insists Vasseur

Ferrari enjoyed a strong outing in Austin, with Charles Leclerc securing the team's first podium since Belgium, finishing third. Lewis Hamilton backed him up in fourth, contributing to a crucial points haul for the Scuderia. Team Principal Fred Vasseur praised the team's aggressive strategy, particularly Leclerc's bold soft-tyre start, which he defended as a "bet" for victory rather than a gamble. This strong performance allowed Ferrari to close within seven points of Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship, a battle Vasseur vowed to "fight until the last minute," highlighting the team's impressive recovery after a challenging start to the weekend.