Charles Leclerc had a good performance in the French Grand Prix, leading the race and engaging in a thrilling duel with Max Verstappen. However, at the best moment, a problem with his car forced him out of the competition.
The Ferrari driver crashed into a wall due to tire problems. The car spun around and smoke started coming out from the front, worrying the Formula 1 racer's fans.
Later, an audio was leaked in which Leclerc explains that he had issues with his accelerator. He also mentioned that he was fine, but expressed his frustration with a loud scream as he won't score any points in the overall standings.
Charles' mistake was seized by Lewis Hamilton, who took the lead. However, the joy for the British driver lasted only a few seconds as Max Verstappen used his authority to regain the top spot.
Leclerc couldn't repeat his victory in Austria
Charles Leclerc secured a win a few weeks ago in the Austrian GP, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton completing the podium. The Ferrari driver reached 170 points in the standings and closed in on his Red Bull colleague, who leads with 208 points.