LECLERC EXPLAINS BIGGEST LIMITATION IN DIFFICULT AUSTRIAN GP

Charles Leclerc's Austrian Grand Prix became a race to forget, with the Ferrari driver plummeting from a P2 grid slot to a disappointing P8 finish. After a promising qualifying session suggested the team's power unit upgrade was paying dividends, Leclerc's race pace evaporated. He admitted he was "struggling a lot," later pinpointing overheating from the moment he started braking as his biggest limitation.

Leclerc lost positions early to Lewis Hamilton and was forced into an early pit stop to combat significant tire degradation. Minor contact with Kimi Antonelli further damaged his front wing, allowing Oscar Piastri and a charging Hamilton to pass easily. Despite fresh tires, both McLaren drivers ultimately sealed his fate in P8. This marked Leclerc's first race finish since Canada, but the poor result sees him drop to P6 in the standings, 46 points behind his Ferrari teammate. Ferrari must diagnose this severe overheating issue quickly to regain any championship momentum.