Leclerc crashes into tire wall at race in France
Created: 07/24/2022, 16:00
Retired after crashing into a tire wall: Charles Leclerc.
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc retired early from the Formula 1 race in France.
The Monegasque spun into the tire barriers while in the lead on Sunday.
Le Castellet - The exact cause of the accident on lap 18 was initially unknown.
Shortly before, pursuer Max Verstappen in the Red Bull came into the pits to change tires, while Leclerc initially stayed on the asphalt in Le Castellet.
The 24-year-old, wheezing, complained about problems with the gas pedal after his exit in turn eleven and screamed his anger over the pit radio.
The safety car came out.
For the previous World Cup runner-up Leclerc it was the third end of the season, frustrated he trudged into the paddock.
dpa