Worried Max Verstappen sends X-rated message to team after spotting rival Charles Leclerc had crashed out of French GP
MAX Verstappen let the F-word slip after spotting Charles Leclerc had crashed out of the French Grand Prix.
The world champion was caught by surprise after the Ferrari driver went into the wall on lap 17.
But his confusion quickly turned to concern as he saw the wreckage of the crash.
This is despite the fact that Leclerc’s collision left him free to win the race comfortably – which he eventually did.
Spotting Leclerc’s crash, Verstappen can be heard saying over team radio: “Oh f***, is he alright?”
His race engineer then says: “Stand by, I haven’t seen a visual.”
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After a few seconds, the team confirm that Leclerc is OK and has climbed out of the car.
His crash was the first major incident in a race full of drama.
The stampede to the pit lane due to the safety car saw Leclerc’s teammate Carlos Sainz penalised for an unsafe pitlane release.
Alex Albon had to slam on the breaks to avoid going into the Ferrari who charged out of his pit box.
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Sainz was then left baffled after his team told him to pit only nine laps from the end after he successfully duelled his way past Sergio Perez.
The team revealed they had concerns whether his tyres could take him to the end, but it has left fans taking aim at Ferrari’s bizarre strategy calls again.
The drama continued as George Russell fought with Perez for the final podium spot and eventually managed to push past the Mexican.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton capped his 300th Grand Prix with a comfortable second place.