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Charles Leclerc has been handed a 20-second time penalty at the F1 Miami GP for leaving the track and gaining an advantage in the closing stages.
Charles Leclerc received a 20-second time penalty at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix for gaining an advantage by leaving the track. Despite a competitive showing, he lacked the speed of Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris who finished ahead.
Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren caught Leclerc in the closing stages, pushing him to fourth position on the final lap. However, Leclerc dramatically spun, damaged his car, and fell behind George Russell’s Mercedes.
After finishing the race, Leclerc was penalized for cutting corners and gaining an unfair advantage. The penalty dropped him to eighth, erasing his strong race performance.
The stewards’ decision included taking into account Leclerc’s mechanical issue and the violations committed. Ferrari paid the price for Leclerc’s last-lap mishap, as their anticipated upgrades did not yield the expected results.
