2024 F1 Miami GP: here’s what Charles Leclerc can do at the start to pass Max Verstappen. Let's see what Charles Leclerc can do to get ahead of Max Verstappen at the start.

Analyzing Saturday’s Sprint start in Miami, let’s see what Charles Leclerc can do to get ahead of Max Verstappen at the start.

After Saturday’s Sprint race in Miami, let’s analyze what Charles Leclerc can try at the start to surpass Max Verstappen, who will start from pole position.

Already in yesterday’s start, Charles Leclerc managed to gain some ground against Verstappen thanks to a good clutch release, but it wasn’t enough. Even Max Verstappen starts well, and the momentum of the Monegasque isn’t enough to pull alongside his Ferrari with the Red Bull. Verstappen at this point begins to close more and more, pushing Charles Leclerc towards the wall, who backs off.

To have a chance in the race, the clutch release of number 16 will have to be perfect, but unless there are uncertainties in Max Verstappen’s start, it might still not be enough. The first corner arrives immediately, and the time to gain in acceleration is very limited. Also, remember that Charles Leclerc will start from the dirty side but on the inside compared to turn 1.

The first braking point and turn 1

The second crucial point to have an opportunity to overtake the Dutchman is the first corner. Very tight, it will be essential for him to avoid contact or uncertainties under braking. The one starting second has the benefit of the inside, but the inside line of the corner forces a slower exit to avoid contact.

In the rest of the first lap, overtaking opportunities are scarce, also considering the absence of DRS. For Charles Leclerc, it will be essential to stay under two seconds to use the DRS, while Max Verstappen will have to pull away to open the gap already from the early stages.

Source: f1ingenerale