In a dramatic turn of events, Charles Leclerc found himself in a precarious position, squeezed between two fierce competitors, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, at the Mexican Grand Prix. But here's where it gets intense—Leclerc revealed his helplessness, admitting he had to 'pray' to avoid a potential disaster as the trio raced towards Turn 1.
Leclerc, starting from the front row, was caught in a high-stakes battle with his teammate Hamilton and rival Verstappen. As they approached the first corner, both Verstappen and Leclerc went wide, with Leclerc momentarily taking the lead before yielding to Lando Norris. Leclerc managed to hold off Hamilton by running off the track, a move that surprisingly went unpenalized by the stewards.
The Monegasque driver shared his anxiety about the situation, saying, "I didn't enjoy that. Usually, I relish the fight, but being sandwiched between Lewis and Max left me feeling powerless. All I could do was hope they'd give me room to make the turn." And indeed, he made slight contact with Hamilton.
Leclerc's troubles didn't end there; the outside line offered little grip, forcing him to cut the corner. Fortunately, this high-speed drama concluded without incident for any of the drivers.
Despite the initial chaos, Leclerc secured second place, matching his season-best finish. This result propelled Ferrari back into second place in the constructors' championship, setting up an exciting conclusion to the season.
And this is the part that sparks debate—was Leclerc's off-track maneuver a calculated risk or a lucky escape? Did the stewards make the right call in not intervening? Share your thoughts on this thrilling race moment and its aftermath.
