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Daniel Moxon

Charles Leclerc reacts to FIA punishment as Ferrari star braces for further F1 penalties

Charles Leclerc remains hopeful that he can produce "something special" this weekend despite being hampered by a 10-second grid penalty.

The Monegasque's best possible starting position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be 11th place, even if he sets the fastest time in qualifying. The punishment comes as a result of Ferrari fitting new Control Electronics to his car after the first two failed.

Only two are allowed per driver every season, meaning Leclerc has already gone over the annual allocation after just one race. The second, brand new unit failed during the Bahrain Grand Prix, forcing him to pull over at the side of the track and retire from the race.

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