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Ferrari explains rationale behind Leclerc decision in Australia

Ferrari has put its reluctance to capitalise on Formula One's new fastest lap rule during the Australian Grand Prix down to a cautious mindset.

Ferrari ordered new signing Charles Leclerc to hold station behind Sebastian Vettel after he had closed in on the four-time world champion in the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix, as the red cars were running in fourth and fifth.