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The Monégasque ran over the cover to bring an early end to the morning session on Day 2 of pre-season testing.
Ferrari confirmed that Charles Leclerc’s SF-24 sustained floor damage after hitting a drain cover during F1 pre-season testing. Leclerc had set the fastest time of the day before the incident at Turn 11 caused red flags. Circuit maintenance became a priority, resulting in an early end to the morning session and an extra hour for the afternoon. The team changed the floor on Leclerc’s car due to the damage from the incident. This is the second time a Ferrari faced a drain cover issue in recent F1 history, with Carlos Sainz experiencing a similar problem last November. Stay updated with the 2024 F1 calendar for all the upcoming action!
