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F1 Singapore GP: Charles Leclerc avoids penalty for crashing into Lando Norris in pit lane
Charles Leclerc was not penalized for crashing into Lando Norris in the pit lane during the second practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix.
During the chaotic scene in the pit lane, Ferrari released Leclerc into Norris’s path, resulting in an unusual collision that pushed Norris into the pit wall, breaking his McLaren’s front wing.
While Norris had to return to the garage for repairs, Leclerc continued without further incident.
The FIA stewards conducted an investigation into the incident and concluded that Ferrari was at fault, resulting in a €10,000 fine for an unsafe release.
The stewards stated that a team member’s misjudgment and unclear instructions led to the collision between Leclerc and Norris in the pit lane.
The penalty imposed on Ferrari was considered more severe than previous penalties due to the circumstances of the incident.
