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The Ferrari driver crashed out on the formation lap at Interlagos after being set to start second. He believes he’s identified the cause, but would not reveal it.
Charles Leclerc believes that he and Ferrari have identified the cause of the failure that forced him to retire from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The incident occurred on the formation lap when Leclerc spun off and hit the barrier, damaging the front wing. Initial radio conversations suggested a hydraulic failure, but doubts have now been raised by Leclerc himself. According to Leclerc, he lost power steering and the engine cut off for safety reasons, causing the rear wheels to lock up and resulting in him losing control of the car. While he doesn’t want to go into much detail, Leclerc stated that they know what the issue is. He attempted to move the car again, but the same problem occurred, and he was unable to continue because there was a risk of further damage.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
