Leclerc and Hamilton line up fourth and fifth for US Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start the United States Grand Prix from fourth and fifth on the grid. Leclerc said both Ferrari drivers understand the limit in any Turn 1 fight, while Hamilton said he believes he can compete from P5.
Charles Leclerc qualified fourth for the United States Grand Prix, one place ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton in fifth. Their grid positions put the two Ferrari drivers close together for the run to Turn 1 at Austin.
Leclerc said both drivers know "the line not to cross" in a battle at the first corner. He also acknowledged that he and Hamilton have overstepped at times during the season, with Monza cited as one example.
Hamilton, meanwhile, said he is confident he can compete in Sunday’s race from P5 on the grid.
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