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Charles Leclerc's Costly Penalty at F1 Miami Grand Prix Explained

F1 On SI·Ewan Gale·6 months ago
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Charles Leclerc was given a 20-second penalty by Formula 1's race stewards after the Miami Grand Prix, but why?

The Ferrari driver had occupied third for much of the race, but on the penultimate lap at the Miami International Autodrome, McLaren's Oscar Piastri moved into the final podium spot in his McLaren.

As Leclerc tried to press the Australian into the final lap and regain position, he spun at Turn 3, hitting the wall on the left-hand side of his car.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) during the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome.…

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