Charles Leclerc suffered an incident during the only free practice session of the Miami GP. The session was busy, with teams trying to collect as much data as possible for the Sprint Qualifying. However, Leclerc’s unexpected spin resulted in a red flag, leading rival teams to make lighthearted comments about the mishap.
Leclerc spun coming out of turn 16 before the main straight during FP1. He couldn’t engage reverse gear and had to switch off the engine due to clutch overheating. This caused a red flag, forcing all teams to return to the pits while Leclerc exited the car on the track. McLaren and Red Bull took to social media to playfully joke about the 26-year-old driver’s mistake.
Red Bull shared a post on social media, accompanied by a funny gif, encouraging Leclerc to persevere and find a way to put the car in reverse. The gif showed a person stuck between two walls, struggling to reverse the car, similar to Leclerc’s situation on the circuit.
McLaren’s social media page also joined in the fun, referencing a popular meme and humorously stating that Leclerc couldn’t park the car in that spot. This implied that Leclerc had to quickly restart the car and get back on track to resume the session. The track was soon cleared, allowing teams to continue practicing on the circuit.
The Sky Sports F1 commentator couldn’t help but laugh at Leclerc’s struggle to engage reverse gear. He chuckled at the incident and compared it to a scene from Austin Powers, where a character struggles to get a car out of a tunnel. The commentator mentioned the same gif that Red Bull had shared on their social media page.
The commentator expressed even more amusement with the incident, noting that it interrupted Leclerc’s first moments on the circuit and also affected the sessions of other drivers. The unexpected spin of the experienced Monegasque driver may have irritated the other drivers.
Leclerc will review the available data to understand the issues he faced. The clutch overheating caused the gear shift problem and the subsequent spin. It is crucial to quickly resolve the chassis issue before the Qualifying Sprint session. Despite the setback, the 26-year-old driver remains optimistic about achieving excellent results during the first of the three American weekends.
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Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton claimed another victory at the Monaco Grand Prix this Sunday. With an impressive performance, Hamilton showed why he is considered one of the best drivers in history. The race was thrilling from start to finish, with several overtakes and tense moments. In the end, Hamilton crossed the finish line with a comfortable lead over his competitors.
This was Hamilton’s sixth victory in Monaco, equaling Ayrton Senna’s record. The British driver is getting closer to becoming the greatest winner in Formula 1 history. With this additional victory, Hamilton extends his lead in the championship and solidifies his position as the title favorite.
In addition to Hamilton, other drivers also stood out in the race. Max Verstappen from Red Bull finished in second place, showing that he is ready to compete for the title. Sergio Perez from Racing Point completed the podium in third place.
The next race of the season will be the Canadian Grand Prix, which promises to be another fierce competition. Formula 1 fans can’t wait to see what the drivers will do in the upcoming races. Will Hamilton maintain his dominance or will another driver surprise everyone? Only time will tell.
