September 6th 2024.
It was an eventful week for Charles Leclerc, to say the least. Just days after his incredible win at the Italian Grand Prix, the Ferrari Formula One driver found himself in the center of another attention-grabbing moment. Footage surfaced of Leclerc getting into a minor car accident while driving around his hometown of Monaco.
Despite not being in the title fight with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, Leclerc has had a fantastic season so far. The 26-year-old won his home race in Monaco back in May, and then went on to secure a stunning victory at the Italian Grand Prix just last Sunday. The passionate fans of Ferrari, the Tifosi, were overjoyed with the win.
But just when things seemed to be going perfectly for Leclerc, a video emerged on TikTok showing him rear-ending another car at the famous Fairmont Hairpin. Luckily, the collision occurred at a very low speed and neither car sustained any damage. Both drivers were able to continue on their way without incident.
Some fans have jokingly suggested that this incident is proof of Leclerc's "Monaco curse". The racer has had a string of unfortunate incidents and crashes at his home grand prix, dating back to his Formula 2 days. This includes the infamous moment when he wrecked F1 legend Niki Lauda's priceless 1974 championship-winning Ferrari during a demo run in 2022.
Last week, Leclerc drove his Ferrari Purosangue, valued at around £303,000, to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. He put in a stunning performance, beating out the McLarens of Norris and Oscar Piastri. After the race, Leclerc expressed his joy in a post-race interview. "Just as sweet as the 2019 one. I thought the first one was always going to be more special if there was a second one ever happening, but actually it's not the case," he said.
The incident in Monaco was not the first time Leclerc has had a mishap in a classic Ferrari. In 2022, he lost control of a Ferrari 312 at the Monaco Historique event. Despite these setbacks, Leclerc remains positive and grateful for his success. "The second one just feels as special. I did not expect it going into the race," he said. "To stand up on that podium in front of all the Tifosi after such a week...It's an incredible feeling to be racing for Ferrari in Monza."
Unfortunately, Leclerc will not be competing in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 15. But with his impressive performance this season, fans can't wait to see what he will achieve next.
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