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Charles Leclerc described Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s overtake attempt that ended his F1 Dutch GP as too “aggressive”, calling it a move that went beyond what was needed on the track.
Charles Leclerc criticized Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive overtaking attempt during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix as too aggressive. Leclerc acknowledged the need for aggression at Zandvoort but felt Antonelli went too far, resulting in contact and ending his race. Despite starting from sixth and gaining a spot at the start, he struggled to pass Isack Hadjar and eventually collided with Antonelli. Leclerc considered the incident a mistake but emphasized the importance of being aggressive yet within limits on a track like Zandvoort. Following the race, he discussed the intense battles with George Russell and the stewards’ post-race review of the contacts. Leclerc admitted the need for clear-cut decisions from the stewards but maintained his aggressive racing style in the face of championship stakes.
