Hamilton and Leclerc struggle with Ferrari race pace in Austria

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc faced significant challenges during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, struggling with rear tyre degradation. Hamilton, starting in third, attempted to apply pressure early but ultimately shifted to a three-stop strategy that did not yield the desired results. Leclerc, who began in second, fell back significantly and finished eighth. Both drivers expressed confusion over the car's handling, particularly in maintaining rear grip through the race, despite feeling positive during qualifying. Team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged that the team overexerted their tyre strategy early, resulting in a lack of pace and overheating issues for the power unit.

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