Charles Leclerc dominates the Austrian Grand Prix for another Ferrari 1-2
Leclerc takes his second win of the season ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz
The Ferrari driver controlled the race from start to finish, leading every lap
Charles Leclerc dominated the Austrian Grand Prix from start to finish to take his second win of the season and give Ferrari a 1-2 finish ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz.
The Ferrari driver started from pole position and made a clean getaway at the start, while Sainz was passed by Sergio Perez at the first corner. Leclerc was able to build a comfortable lead over the opening laps, while Sainz was forced to defend from Perez for several laps.
The safety car was called out on lap 9 after Lance Stroll crashed heavily at Turn 3. The race was restarted on lap 13, and Leclerc was able to maintain his lead, while Sainz was able to pass Perez for second place.
Leclerc continued to control the race, setting a series of fastest laps, while Sainz was able to hold off Perez for second place. The Ferrari driver eventually took the chequered flag by a margin of 5.4 seconds over Sainz, with Perez completing the podium for Red Bull.
The win was Leclerc's fourth in Formula 1, and it moved him into the lead of the drivers' championship standings. Sainz's second place finish was his first podium of the season, and it moved him into third place in the championship.
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