Ferrari clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc played down: ‘It’s not his fault’

23 Mar 2025 • 6:23 PM MYT
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  • Ferrari teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc made contact during the first lap of the Chinese Grand Prix.
  • Leclerc sustained front-wing damage but still managed to finish fifth, ahead of Hamilton in sixth.
  • Leclerc downplayed the incident, attributing it to a racing incident and absolving Hamilton of blame.
  • The team opted not to change Leclerc's wing during the pit stop to avoid losing time.
  • McLaren's Oscar Piastri won the race, followed by teammate Lando Norris, with George Russell taking third for Mercedes.

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