20 October in Ferrari history: Charles Leclerc wins in Austin

On 20 October 2024, Charles Leclerc won the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. Carlos Sainz finished second, giving Ferrari a one-two in Austin and a significant result in the constructors’ championship battle.

Leclerc moves from fourth to first at Turn 1

Starting fourth, Leclerc took advantage of the opening-corner contest ahead to emerge in the lead. The move transformed his race immediately: instead of spending the first stint chasing the leaders, he could establish Ferrari’s pace from the front.

Leclerc converted that opportunity into his third Grand Prix victory of the 2024 season, following his successes in Monaco and Italy.

Sainz secures second for Ferrari

Sainz completed the Ferrari one-two, finishing 8.562 seconds behind his teammate after 56 laps. The result earned the team 43 points from the Grand Prix itself, with 25 for Leclerc and 18 for Sainz.

Those points should be distinguished from the separate Sprint scoring available during the Austin weekend. The Sunday result alone demonstrated Ferrari’s ability to turn strong race pace into a first-and-second finish.

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