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Charles Leclerc angers family of F1 legend
The family of Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve have granted Charles Leclerc permission to wear a commemorative helmet in honour of the Canadian, at the Canadian Grand Prix. Ferrari and Leclerc introduced a specially designed helmet for this weekend's action, which replicated the lid that the late F1 legend wore. Villeneuve sadly died in 1992, with the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve having been named after him to remember the driver. Despite having revealed the special helmet ahead of Friday's action, Leclerc wore his usual helmet during Free Practice, much to the confusion of his fans. Want to work in Formula 1? Browse the latest F1 job vacancies It was later revealed by veteran F1...
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