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Leclerc slammed for ‘dangerous' Russell block

Aug.5 Charles Leclerc's fourth-place finish from pole position in Hungary is under heavy scrutiny, after a controversial late-race incident with George Russell drew criticism from rival drivers, stewards, and Austrian TV pundits. The Ferrari driver was penalised five seconds for what the FIA deemed 'erratic driving', after moving under braking while defending third place from Russell on lap 61. The Mercedes driver was forced to lift and completed the pass cleanly the following lap. Leclerc was defiant after the race but didn't deny the move: 'He always complains when there's something close. So I'm not surprised.' Russell, who took third, told reporters: 'He moved under braking. I had to...
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