“This is an absolute Ferrari meltdown!”- Charles Leclerc fans left fuming after a strategy goof up leaves him behind Max Verstappen at the Monaco GP

"This is an absolute Ferrari meltdown!"- Charles Leclerc fans left fuming after a strategy goof up leaves him behind Max Verstappen at the Monaco GP

Charles Leclerc had yet another Monaco Grand Prix moment to forget after a strategy goof up allowed Max Verstappen to pass him.

Leclerc started the 2022 Monaco GP on pole, with teammate Carlos Sainz behind him in P2. It was a smooth outing for the home-town hero until a pit-stop error put a dent in his hopes of winning.

The race started under wet conditions, but the track dried out very soon and most drivers switched to Intermediate tyres straight away. The Ferrari duo however, stayed out to directly switch to the dry compound.

The strategy however, did not go according to plan. Ferrari’s double stack while changing to the dry compound was immediately followed by Red Bull’s. Sergio Perez rejoined the track in P1, ahead of Sainz. For Leclerc, it was a horror show as he rejoined the track behind Championship rival Max Verstappen.

Understandably, the Monegasque was absolutely furious on the team radio. It’s very hard to overtake around the streets of Monaco, and being behind Verstappen will not do him any favors.

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“We’ve lost”- Charles Leclerc on the team radio

Leclerc sounded defeated on the team radio after his pit-stop error. His fans too, took to Twitter to absolutely lash out at the Scuderia for messing up their favorite driver’s race.

Monaco has always been a difficult track for Leclerc due to multiple incidents over the last few years. This was arguably his best chance at winning his home race.

For Sainz’s race, it didn’t make a lot of difference. He started the race from P2, and that’s where he rejoined the track. However, the fact Ferrari started from 1-2, and ended up in a 2-4 position, does not sit right with the Tifosi.

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Post Edited By: Somin Bhattacharjee
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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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