Leclerc happy with US GP podium after ‘risky’ strategy

Charles Leclerc secured a well-deserved third-place podium finish at the United States Grand Prix, his first since July's Belgian Grand Prix. Despite initially losing P2 to Lando Norris, Leclerc expressed satisfaction with the result, especially given Ferrari's "risky" strategy of starting on soft tyres, which proved instrumental in gaining an early advantage. The Monegasque driver engaged in an exhilarating battle with Norris throughout the race, eventually yielding P2 but holding firm for the final podium spot. This strong performance comes as a significant boost for Leclerc, who has faced a challenging latter half of the season and encountered gearbox issues during Friday practice in Austin, making the podium even sweeter.