“I don’t regret that late call.” Charles Leclerc was speaking to the media mid-Dutch Grand Prix, his race ended after 41 frustrating laps. His rivals were charging onwards towards the late red flag stoppage, but even in his absence Leclerc had become one of the biggest talking points of the weekend.
After his Q3 crash, Leclerc had started ninth and was chasing Sergio Perez when the pair both dived for the pitlane at the end of lap one. The Red Bull was away in typically quick fashion, while Leclerc was