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Charles Leclerc crashes out of French GP while leading after losing car at 100mph turn

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READ MORE: Nico Rosberg tells Ferrari they made a "mistake" despite taking pole for French GPIt's a similar picture in the World Championship standings as Charles Leclerc will have been looking to close the gap to his rival this weekend with him trailing the Dutch driver by 38 points before lights out this afternoon.Do you think Leclerc can claw his way to top of the Championship after his third crash in first position this year?

Let us know in the comments sectionFerrari's Spanish driver was handed a five-second penalty for an unsafe release during the pit stop under the safety car.The Grand Prix has proved to be a formality for Verstappen as he pushed on and quickly regained the lead following the safety car from Leclerc's crash.

Sainz managed to climb back up the grid and fought his way into the podium positions on lap 42, despite him being asked to pit mid-way through overtaking Perez.As the race came to a close, Checo and George Russell battled it out for third with Hamilton comfortably securing second as Red Bull chased a double podium.Following his heartbreaking exit from the Grand Prix, Leclerc revealed that he was responsible for the crash.

He told Sky Sports: “It was a mistake. I am performing at the highest level of my career, but this is pointless with these mistakes.”Both Ferraris showed impressive pace in qualifying at Paul Ricard, although Carlos Sainz started at the back of the field after incurring engine penalties.Sergio Perez was third in the other Red Bull while Lewis Hamilton was a distant fourth in his Mercedes, ahead of fellow British drivers Lando Norris and George Russell.

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