Ferrari's Leclerc crashes out of French GP / Photo: © AFP
-
Democrats, Trump hold final rallies before midterm elections
-
African players in Europe: Defender Hakimi's historic hat-trick
-
Japan urges US to enforce discipline after second Marine arrest
-
Struggling Slavia face Arsenal as grim record looms
-
'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers
-
Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL
-
ExxonMobil urged to re-think Papua New Guinea gas project
-
South Korea to double spending on AI and chips in 2027
-
Asian stocks mixed as tech sector struggles to rebound from selloff
-
On All Saints' Day, Philippine mountain town honours dead with fire
-
India's royals find new power in their past
-
Years on from fall of IS, French jihadists face justice in Iraq
-
Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels
-
Point of Law favourite at Australia's 'race that stops a nation'
-
NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs
-
'Kid' Antonelli gets affectionate tributes from all quarters
-
Host of fresh faces in Australia white-ball squads to face England
-
Hamilton accuses Leclerc of wrecking Ferrari hopes
-
NFL linebacker Campbell to remain hospitalized overnight
-
Aer Lingus and MTech Mobility Launch Live Ground Operations Technology Programme Across Three Irish Airports
-
Hydrosat Announces Nyktòs Program to Provide Tactical ISR for Sovereign Customers from New Facility in Europe
-
Chervon Names Jody Grimsley Senior National Account Manager
-
Chervon Names Thomas Scherer Vice President of Organizational Development - Sales, End User Marketing, and Service
-
Chervon Promotes Soobia Haroon to Vice President, Human Resources - NA
-
BEING rather than HAVING. A fascinating, practical STORY.
-
Pre-season F1 favourite Russell 'not up to the task'
-
'Grateful' Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion
-
Novak wins Mexico Open for first solo PGA Tour win
-
Four sporting prodigies who scaled the heights
-
Fast and funny, Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest king
-
Six key races that made Kimi Antonelli a world champion
-
Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion
-
Isa double sends Pau past Toulouse in Top 14
-
Japan's Shimada wins Skate Canada in Grand Prix debut
-
NFL Lions linebacker Campbell carted off to hospital
-
NFL Vikings suffer first loss while Allen sparks Bills win
-
Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes
-
Antonelli title bid halted by red flag at Mexico GP
-
Bulgarian president wins runoff vote as Black Sea attacks raise stakes
-
Shelton adds former Alcaraz coach Ferrero to team
-
Iraola instructs Liverpool players to dive after Arsenal penalty call
-
Lyon, Paris FC close in on PSG at top of Ligue 1
Ferrari's Leclerc crashes out of French GP
Charles Leclerc was forced to retire while leading the French Grand Prix on Sunday after his Ferrari came off the track and crashed into the safety barriers on the 18th lap.
Leclerc, who was unhurt in the crash, started in pole position ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen who moved to the front, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes.
It is the third time this year Leclerc has retired when leading a race.
Winner in Austria at the last Grand Prix, the Monegasque, who was 38 points behind Verstappen going into this race, was on track to do it again after dominating qualifying on Saturday.
After making a good start, he led the race under pressure from his Dutch rival.
But on the 18th loop of the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castellet, Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari, spinning and ending up in the safety tyres at low speed.
The problem appears to have been his throttle, similar to one that affected him in his victory in Austria two weeks earlier.
"I cannot get off throttle," he shouted on team radio when asked if he was ok, following the crash.
A big cry of "Noooooo!" demonstrated his frustration but he was able to climb out of the car uninjured.
C.Meier--BTB