The crazy rise of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Having started from nineteenth place on the grid following an engine change, the Monegasque driver finished fifth in the race.
He limited breakage. And comment. After a crazy comeback in the race, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) managed to score the points for fifth place in a Canadian Grand Prix won by the untouchable Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who won ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr (Ferrari) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes).
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A victory that allows the reigning world champion to fly to the world championship. With 175 points, the Dutchman is ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez (129 points) and Charles Leclerc (126 points). If the Monegasque got closer to the Mexican, forced to retire in Montreal, he is now 49 points behind Verstappen.
Charles Leclerc elected “driver of the day”
Elected “driver of the day” on the broadcast of this Canadian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc was satisfied to have scored valuable points. ” Fifth place was the most I could get, he recognized at the microphone of Canal +. Ten points are scored which have value. The title ? As I have said many times, I will believe it until the end. »
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Now all eyes are on the next Grand Prix, which will take place in a fortnight at Silvertsone (July 3). “I hope everything will go well and that we can play for the win. » The message is clear on the side of Charles Leclerc.