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Charles Leclerc was eliminated early on at the Brazilian Grand Prix following contact at Turn 1.
Charles Leclerc denies that Oscar Piastri is solely to blame for the incident at the Brazilian Grand Prix that resulted in terminal damage to Leclerc’s Ferrari. Piastri attempted an aggressive move into Turn 1 during a safety car restart, leading to contact with Kimi Antonelli and ultimately causing Leclerc’s retirement from the race. Despite F1 stewards holding Piastri responsible, Leclerc believes Antonelli also shares the blame for the collision. Ferrari’s day worsened with Lewis Hamilton’s retirement, allowing Mercedes and Red Bull to overtake them in the constructors’ championship. Leclerc expressed frustration but maintained he is not angry with Piastri or Antonelli, acknowledging that such incidents are a part of racing.
