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Leclerc cleared by Villeneuve family to use tribute helmet

Charles Leclerc was given the all clear by the Villeneuve family in Montreal to use the special helmet dedicated to the memory of Gilles Villeneuve. Leclerc unveiled on Friday at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve his Canadian Grand Prix inspired by the F1 legend's original helmet. However, the Monegasque was unaware that the lid's design is protected by a copyright controlled by the family, which required Leclerc to seek permission from the latter to replicate the unmistakable scheme on his lid. Leclerc was unaware of the obligation but was informed of the trademark by Jacques Villeneuve who was present in the paddock on Friday. The Canadian admitted that his family had been surprised not to...
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