F1: Charles Leclerc crashes out of Australia Grand Prix on first corner | Inquirer Sports

F1: Charles Leclerc crashes out of Australia Grand Prix on first corner

/ 03:40 PM April 02, 2023
Charles Leclerc Australian Grand Prix F1

Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc jumps out of the car after a crash during the 2023 Formula One Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on April 2, 2023. (Photo by Paul CROCK / AFP)

MELBOURNE – Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc retired on the first lap of the Formula One Australian Grand Prix on Sunday after qualifying seventh.

Leclerc and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll made contact on turn 1 of the Albert Park course, with race officials determining no further action would be required.

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“That’s it, Lance touched my rear right wheel,” said Leclerc on the team radio.

Leclerc won last year’s race at the Melbourne circuit.

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