Leclerc laments Safety Car timing after P3 finish in Japan

Charles Leclerc secured third place at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite feeling hampered by an ill-timed Safety Car. Starting from fourth, the Ferrari driver initially gained positions but fell to fifth during the caution period. Leclerc managed to fight back, overtaking his teammate Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to claim the final spot on the podium. Leclerc acknowledged the frustration of the strategy disadvantage but remained satisfied with his performance and tyre management, noting that the race pace was better than expected. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton struggled significantly with power issues throughout the event, finishing in sixth place after a difficult weekend for the Mercedes driver.