Leclerc's soft tyre gamble pays off with second in Zandvoort sprint

Charles Leclerc turned a bold tyre gamble into a podium finish in the Formula 1 sprint race at Zandvoort on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The Ferrari driver was one of only two competitors to start the 24-lap event on the soft compound tyre, a decision that paid off as he passed Lando Norris on lap 18 to secure second pla...