Leclerc Collects Fifth Win!
Ferrari won and lost during Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. They were on their way to secure a one, two finish when Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari blew an engine and caught fire during lap 58. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen took advantage of the virtual safety car and put on new tires. However, as the race restarted around lap 61, Leclerc’s car had developed a problem. His throttle was sticking. As he hit breaking zones, he had to let off the throttle earlier than usual. According to his radio chatter, he was pulling the accelerator pedal up with his foot because it was sticking. If that is indeed what was happening, his last ten laps were absolutely masterful. Managing a sticking throttle, at 170 miles per hour, as the race leader, with Max Verstappen bearing down on you, for ten laps is an amazing feat! Leclerc earned his fifth Grand Prix victory. This victory is more special as it is his first victory without being on pole.
