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Leclerc drops out of points after track limits penalty, Stroll also penalised
Track limits have been a major topic of discussion in Qatar, as the FIA had to make changes to the track due to tears in Pirelli’s tires. During the sprint race, both Leclerc and Stroll exceeded track limits on four occasions, resulting in five-second penalties for each driver. These penalties pushed Leclerc from seventh to 12th place, while Stroll dropped from 13th to 15th. The stewards noted that both drivers left the track without a valid reason. Despite starting on soft tires, Leclerc managed to secure a top eight finish after struggling with tire degradation in the final laps. He acknowledged that it would be a challenging race and mentioned that the soft tires made it even more difficult towards the end.
Source: Crash
