P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc has lost crucial track time in Montreal, following a nasty accident in the opening 15 minutes of first practice.
Charles Leclerc triggered a red flag during the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix after crashing at Turn 4 just 15 minutes in. He suffered a lock-up at Turn 3, crossed the grass, clipped the wall, and destroyed his left-front. The spin led to a rearward collision with the wall, causing a disastrous start at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Leclerc immediately took responsibility over the Ferrari radio and acknowledged his mistake. The crash leaves Ferrari facing significant repairs ahead of second practice, and Leclerc losing valuable track time on a weekend that includes the challenging C6 compound.
