P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari star triggers red flag with crash at Canadian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc suffered a significant crash during FP1 at the Canadian Grand Prix, hitting the barrier after locking up at Turn 3. The impact heavily damaged the left side of his Ferrari, requiring substantial repairs before FP2. The incident led to a red flag and a 10-minute delay in the practice session, disrupting the routine for drivers unfamiliar with the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Despite topping the timesheets initially, Leclerc’s error resulted in him missing the remainder of FP1 and cast doubt on his participation in FP2 due to the extent of the damage. Ferrari faced a turbulent start to the weekend, compounded by team principal Fred Vasseur’s uncertain future and the need to quickly adapt to the Montreal track. Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok analyzed the crash, explaining Leclerc’s attempt to salvage the lap before the disaster unfolded.
