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Leclerc's Spa Drive: A Near Miss for Victory
19 Jul
Summary
- Charles Leclerc secured a second Driver of the Day award.
- Leclerc narrowly missed a consecutive win after Silverstone.
- Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes overtook Leclerc's Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, achieved a significant milestone by securing his second "Driver of the Day" award this season. This recognition followed a remarkable performance at the Spa circuit.
Leclerc had shown potential for consecutive victories, having won the preceding race at Silverstone. However, his Ferrari lacked the necessary speed to fend off the advancing Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.
Despite not winning, Leclerc's efforts at Spa were commendable. The voting results showed strong support for several drivers, with Leclerc leading the tally at 17.7%. Kimi Antonelli secured second place in the voting with 13.8%, followed by Isack Hadjar at 13.4%, Max Verstappen at 12.8%, and Lando Norris at 11.6%.
