Sun Oct 20 19:50:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**

– Charles Leclerc secured a spectacular victory at the Austin Grand Prix, marking his third win of the season, leading to a strong Ferrari one-two finish with teammate Carlos Sainz in second place.
– Leclerc made impressive overtakes at the start, moving from P4 to P1 and maintaining a dominant lead throughout most of the race.
– Max Verstappen finished in third after a late battle with Lando Norris, who was penalized with a five-second penalty for making a risky move that forced both drivers wide at Turn 12.
– George Russell made an impressive recovery from starting in the pit lane to finish sixth.
– Lewis Hamilton had to retire early from the race after spinning off, which was surprising given his history of success in Austin.
– Despite the challenges, Leclerc emphasized that Ferrari is still focused on targeting the championship title.

This race showcased Ferraris’ strong performance and highlighted the competitive nature among the top drivers as the season progresses.

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