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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Charles Leclerc out of Bahrain GP and groans over radio as Ferrari engine dies

Charles Leclerc was clearly gutted as his engine failed while he was pushing for a podium in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Leclerc was running in third with just 17 laps to go in the first race of the season. The two Red Bulls were a long way ahead and probably would not be caught, but a place on the podium and a strong haul of points was on offer for the Monegasque.

But it was not to be for the Ferrari man. Suddenly, he was forced to pull over at the side of the track as he suffered mechanical problems. Replays appeared to show that his engine died as he attempted to go around a corner.

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