The initial twist
An incredible moment in the Brazilian Grand Prix, which even before the race began, during the reconnaissance lap, witnessed the dramatic exit of Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque driver, likely due to a hydraulic issue, lost control of his car and collided with the barriers. Although he managed to return to the track shortly after, car #16 still had to retire from the race due to the damage from the impact and the technical problems.
Carlos Sainz’s appeal
This incident not only prematurely excluded Charles Leclerc but also raised concerns within the Ferrari team. There were also problems for his Maranello teammate, Carlos Sainz, who had a difficult start in Brazil and dropped to eighth place. The Spanish driver was very direct with his team over the radio: “Let’s make sure to replace this clutch as soon as we get back to Maranello.” – he pointed out, hoping to avoid such problems in the future,
Pre-weekend modifications
According to Sky Sport F1’s live broadcast, a component of the SF-23 car had undergone modifications during the week. This work likely had consequences for the car, as demonstrated by the incident that ruined any chances of achieving at least a podium finish at the Interlagos circuit in Brazil
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