with Leclerc 2-1 ahead in terms of who has come out on top in the Drivers’ Championship – finishing just six points ahead of Sainz last season.
“The reason being Esteban was losing performance with the suspected PU issue and the team had confidence for Pierre to attack Ricciardo with DRS (and Ricciardo without DRS).
“Joke” and “robbed” were words used by fans on social media who did not take too kindly to that stewards’ verdict.
“I am grateful to the team for the opportunity to get more track time.
Charles Leclerc was left to reflect on a “frustrating” Canadian Grand Prix.
while Red Bull were looking to longer-run pace and sister team RB were looking at qualifying pace.
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