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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Max Verstappen ruined Charles Leclerc's race at Belgian GP with "Mario Kart" move

Max Verstappen inadvertently brought out his inner Super Mario with a move which ruined title rival Charles Leclerc's race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Both drivers started the race a lot further back than they are used to, owing to their grid penalties for new engine components. But while Verstappen was able to win comfortable from 14th, Leclerc could only manage sixth after receiving damage and a grid penalty.

Like Verstappen he had made early progress up the order and was soon running in ninth after starting 15th. But he was forced into the pits early after reporting smoke coming from his front right wheel under braking.

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