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Leclerc congratulates Verstappen but warns Norris and McLaren
- Jeroen Immink
Charles Leclerc has spoken out on Instagram after Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 title. The Ferrari driver believes Verstappen is the well-deserved champion of the 2024 F1 season. In doing so, Leclerc had another message for Lando Norris and McLaren.
Leclerc goes for P2 in the standings as well as the constructors' title
The Red Bull Racing driver finished ahead of Norris, putting the title out of reach for Norris. Leclerc revealed on Instagram after the race that Verstappen is the rightful 2024 champion.
"First of all, a huge congrats to Max Verstappen for his 4th title, fully deserved. Now only 2 races to go, got to maximise everything on my side to try and take that P2 in the drivers championship and the constructors title. Let’s goooo," said Leclerc.
Ferrari is still battling McLaren for the constructors' title. The gap between the two top teams is currently 24 points with two races to go. With that, the gap between Norris and Leclerc is 21 points in the drivers' standings.
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