P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc’s Canadian Grand Prix ended in retirement after a power unit issue put a stop to his hopes of a strong result.
Charles Leclerc faced engine issues during the Canadian Grand Prix, ultimately retiring from the race due to a power unit problem that was affecting his performance. Despite starting outside the top 10 along with his teammate Carlos Sainz, Leclerc struggled to maintain a competitive pace and was overtaken by other drivers on the straights. He described the difficulty of driving with the impairment, constantly adjusting settings on his steering wheel in an attempt to rectify the issue. The wet conditions at the beginning of the race helped Ferrari hide their disadvantage, but as the track dried out, Leclerc’s struggles became more evident, especially on the straights. Despite initially managing the problem well in the wet, Leclerc found it challenging to keep his car on track and maintain speed when the conditions became mixed.
