Leclerc says he missed a chance in battle with Verstappen
Reports said Charles Leclerc acknowledged he missed an opportunity against Max Verstappen at the start, though not simply by failing to hold the lead into Turn 1. The coverage noted Verstappen was on the outside on the normal racing line, which offered slightly more grip, and was prepared to take every risk.
Leclerc made the better start against Verstappen and moved to the inside for Turn 1. Many in the media centre felt the Ferrari driver could have held his ground and taken the lead.
The reports added that Verstappen was on the outside, on the normal racing line, where there was slightly more grip. They also said Verstappen was prepared to take every risk.
Both outlets framed Leclerc's view as an admission that he missed a chance against Verstappen, but not in the most obvious way suggested by the first-corner fight alone.
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