Leclerc's VSC Strategy Falls Short as Antonelli Secures Win

Charles Leclerc attempted to gain an advantage during a virtual safety car by pitting earlier than his rivals, but Antonelli’s steady pace eroded the gap. By the fourth stint, Antonelli was within a second of the Frenchman and overtook him on Lap 34. The Italian driver managed his tyre wear and fuel strategy flawlessly, while Leclerc settled for second place behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the podium.