Are Leclerc’s crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari? – F1 Q&A

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Are Leclerc’s crashes becoming a problem for Ferrari? – F1 Q&A

BBC Sport · 2 hours ago

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers reader questions following the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, focusing first on Mercedes' rookie Kimi Antonelli, who produced a remarkable drive to win from 19th on the grid, and then turning to whether Charles Leclerc's crash-prone tendencies are becoming a genuine concern for Ferrari. The piece addresses fan queries about Mercedes' strategy calls during the race and assesses Leclerc's error at Monza in the context of his season so far.

Antonelli's victory extended his championship lead over team-mate George Russell to 66 points, with Max Verstappen completing the podium for Red Bull. Russell questioned why he wasn't offered the chance to pit under a virtual safety car while leading on hard tyres, though Mercedes boss Toto Wolff explained their strategy software favoured staying out; team principal Andrea Stella of McLaren praised Antonelli's drive as one that would be remembered for years. The article then turns to Leclerc, who crashed out at Monza after being "arguably too aggressive," prompting the question of whether his pattern of race-ending incidents is starting to hurt both his own campaign and Ferrari's.

  • Antonelli won at Monza from 19th, leading Russell by 66 points
  • Mercedes explain VSC strategy call that favoured Antonelli over Russell
  • Leclerc crashed out at Monza, raising questions over his consistency

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