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‘Two issues' for Leclerc but seatbelt behind Spain DNF

Charles Leclerc encountered 'two issues' at the Spanish Grand Prix, but the fact he had taken his seatbelt off forced him to retire. The Monegasque driver looked set to challenge for a points finish as he harried Lando Norris in the McLaren for P10, but Leclerc's afternoon soon fell apart. On lap 36 it seemed that Leclerc had hired team-mate Sebastian Vettel's spinning Ferrari as he lost control at the final chicane. But replays showed the engine had cut out on him, causing the wheels to lock and send Leclerc into a spin. Leclerc would get his SF1000 started again but it was clear his afternoon was over as he tiptoed around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya before returning to his garage...
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