US EditionCharles Leclerc Reacts to Miami Sprint Race Crash Amid Lewis Hamilton's Podium Finish
- Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari on May 3, 2025, during tire warm-up laps at the Miami International Autodrome before the F1 sprint race started.
- Heavy rain and standing water led Ferrari to use intermediate tires, which caused Leclerc to lose control and aquaplane on a long straight before hitting the wall.
- Leclerc was set to start sixth but had to retire due to severe right-side damage, while teammate Lewis Hamilton, critical of tire choice, avoided a crash and later secured a podium finish.
- Leclerc expressed his disappointment with the situation, acknowledging that he was ultimately responsible for the mistake, while Hamilton questioned the decision to send them out on intermediate tires in those conditions.
- Leclerc’s crash ended his sprint race participation and may cost Ferrari potential points, increasing reliance on Hamilton who advanced closer to rivals in the standings.
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Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari teammate crashes out of Miami sprint before race starts
Oops… (Photo: F1TV) Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc bizarrely crashed out of the Miami Grand Prix sprint race… while driving to the grid. Formula 1 is at the Miami International Autodrome this weekend, with the second sprint race of the season taking place on Saturday before qualifying for Sunday’s main event. 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli shockingly claimed pole for the sprint ahead of McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, with Leclerc due to star…
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