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Charles Leclerc will not be on track in second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix
Ferrari has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will not participate in second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix due to a necessary change of the survival cell on his car following a crash in FP1.
Leclerc’s incident occurred early in FP1 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve when he locked up into Turn 3 and hit the wall, damaging the SF-25.
Despite the crash looking less severe at first, the damage to the chassis and survival cell was more extensive than anticipated, leading to Leclerc’s exclusion from FP2.
The team issued a statement explaining the situation, noting that Leclerc will be able to return for FP3 in accordance with the regulations.
Leclerc’s absence will impact not only Ferrari’s setup and race simulations but also have implications for Lewis Hamilton’s tire comparisons and performance during the weekend.
Expert analysis from Martin Brundle highlighted the significant damage from the crash and emphasized the challenge both Ferrari drivers will face in catching up on lost track time leading into FP3.
