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Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Charles Leclerc speechless after Azerbaijan GP blowout as Ferrari admit engine concern

Charles Leclerc cut a disconsolate figure as he described his "hurt" after an engine blowout forced him to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Ferrari 's hopes were pinned upon the Monegasque racer from an early point in the race after Carlos Sainz retired with his own mechanical issue. The decision to pit early looked to have paid off as Leclerc was in the lead by the time Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez changed tyres.

But there was more heartbreak in store for Ferrari, as their other car was out of action before the race had even reached its half-way point. As he flew down the main straight of the Baku street circuit, a huge plume of smoke flew out the back of Leclerc's car and he was forced to pull over and get out.

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