GP of Miami Leclerc drops to 8th place after penalty

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4.5.2026 - 06:36

The Miami GP ends in disappointment for Charles Leclerc due to a subsequent penalty
The Miami GP ends in disappointment for Charles Leclerc due to a subsequent penalty
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc loses positions at the Miami GP after a spin shortly before the end of the race. A few hours later, he dropped a further two places in the standings to 8th place.

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The stewards handed the Monegasque driver a 20-second penalty for leaving the track several times with his damaged car, giving him an advantage. Team-mate Lewis Hamilton moved up to 6th place as a result.

Max Verstappen was also penalized: The Dutchman received a five-second penalty for crossing the white line at the pit exit, but retained 5th place in the final standings.