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Double penalty hit drops Ferrari's Leclerc to P7
Charles Leclerc was hit with a double dose of post-race sanctions by the Japanese GP stewards that has dropped the Ferrari driver from 6th to 7th in the event's final results. Leclerc's first penalty was handed to the Monegasque for his opening lap clash with Max Verstappen, when the Monegasque understeered into the Red Bull at Turn 2, a contact that eventually led to the Dutchman's demise from the race. "The Stewards reviewed video evidence, heard from the driver of car 16 (Charles Lederc), the driver of car 33 (Max Verstappen) and team representatives," read a statement from the Japanese Grand Prix stewards. Verstappen accuses Leclerc of "irresponsible driving"...
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