Leclerc optimistic about Ferrari after Austin podium, but expects no major upgrades

Charles Leclerc finished second in the United States Grand Prix after passing Max Verstappen late in the race, earning his second consecutive podium. He said Ferrari’s upgrades over the previous three or four races had taken the car in a direction he liked and made him more confident in it.

With the season nearing its end, Leclerc said Ferrari did not expect to bring major upgrades and would focus instead on optimising its current package. He said he was optimistic about the future, but only time would tell whether the team could sustain its run.

Leclerc also said he was looking forward to seeing how the car performed at different circuits over the next two weeks.