16
Nov
2022
Leclerc surprised by “aggressive” Norris Brazil GP clash
The incident happened on the first flying lap after a safety car period triggered by a clash between Kevin Magnussen and Daniel Ricciardo just after the original start. Norris had passed Leclerc, who was on medium tyres, off the line.
At the safety car restart, Leclerc was trying to re-pass Norris on the outside of Turn 6 when he was tipped into a spin by the McLaren driver.
Leclerc struck the barrier with the front of his car and was obliged to pit for a new nose…