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Charles Leclerc Sidelined from Canadian Grand Prix Session as Ferrari Releases Official Update
Charles Leclerc has been forced to sit out a crucial session at the Canadian Grand Prix after Ferrari confirmed a technical fault with his car. The news broke shortly before the session began, dealing a significant blow to the team’s race weekend plans.
In an official statement, Scuderia Ferrari revealed that a problem was discovered on Leclerc’s car that required immediate attention, making it impossible for him to participate.
“Due to an unforeseen technical issue on Charles Leclerc’s car, the team has decided to withdraw from [the session] in order to properly evaluate and resolve the problem ahead of the remaining sessions,” the team announced.
While the specific fault has not been officially disclosed, early indications from within the paddock suggest it could involve an electrical or power unit component — a troubling sign amid ongoing reliability challenges for Ferrari.
Leclerc briefly addressed the situation, saying: “It’s frustrating, especially on a weekend where track time is critical. Hopefully, we’ll be back on track soon and ready to fight.”
The timing is especially unfortunate given the unpredictable weather and evolving track conditions in Montreal, making every minute on track vital for car setup and performance analysis. With Carlos Sainz the only Ferrari driver running during the session, the team now faces added pressure to bounce back quickly.
Ferrari has promised a further update later in the day as their engineers continue to inspect and repair the issue.
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