Charles Leclerc dramatically crashes out of the French Grand Prix

BREAKING NEWS: Charles Leclerc dramatically crashes out of the French Grand Prix while leading… heading into the wall at turn 11 to hand rival Max Verstappen a huge chance to add to his World Championship lead

Charles Leclerc has retired while leading a race for the third time this season
He spun out on turn 11 and shouted ‘I cannot go to full throttle’ down the radio
Max Verstappen enquired about his rival’s wellbeing and was told he was OK
The Dutch driver could extend his lead to 63 points with a win today

Charles Leclerc dramatically crashed out of the French Grand Prix on Sunday while leading.

The Ferrari driver crashed into the wall at Turn 11 – the highest speed corner on the Paul Ricard circuit – prompting the safety car to come out.

Leclerc emerged from his car quickly as his rivals quickly headed into the pit lane to make a stop.

Charles Leclerc dramatically crashed out of the French Grand Prix on Sunday while leading

He let out a frustrated scream as he spun out on the 11th turn in France

This crash is the third instance this season of the 24-year-old retiring when leading a race.

He let out a scream of anger to his team after spinning into the wall, and shouted ‘I cannot go to full throttle!’

His rival for the World Championship title Max Verstappen asked ‘is he alright?’ over the radio, and was told ‘yes, I am told he is OK.’

The crash has left Verstappen in the lead in France, and a win for the Red Bull driver would take his points lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 63.

He is currently being chased by Lewis Hamilton in second, with his teammate Sergio Peres close behind in third.

Leclerc’s teammate Carlos Sainz has moved into third after overtaking George Russell.