“I don’t want to be a Ferrari fan anymore,” Tifosi left disappointed as Charles Leclerc retires after reliability issues plague Ferrari
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The Spanish GP is turning out to become an eventful race, as championship leader, Charles Leclerc has been forced to retire after a reliability issue. The Ferrari driver was comfortably leading the race, as he had a lead of over 11 seconds over the second placed, George Russell.
Earlier in the race, Max Verstappen spun into the gravel, in the same corner as Carlos Sainz. Kevin Magnussen and Lewis Hamilton made contact early on in the race which meant that the Briton had to drop down, as he came in to the pits. Charles Leclerc might feel a but hard done by, given that he has had a fantastic weekend up till now.
The Monaco based driver claimed the pole position, and had a clean start. However, power issues plagued his race, and he endured his first DNF of the season. Ferrari fans were in agony after his DNF, as they expressed their anger on social mkedia.
Charles Leclerc might lose championship lead
Charles Leclerc has been the championship leader since round one. However, Max Verstappen could claim the lead in Barcelona, if he manages to claim the race win. Or, if the Dutchman finishes second with the fastest lap, he will still claim the championship lead.
Both Ferrari cars have had a nightmare Spanish GP thus far. Carlos Sainz squandered a second row start after an early spin into the gravel. Red Bull could attain a strong 1-2 finish, which will be their second of their season. This could help them attain the lead in the constructor’s championship, as well.
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