The Ferraris collide and give up, Leclerc admits: “I was stupid”

La Team Ferrari were the first team to pack their bags to leave the Red Bull Ring this Sunday July 12. A collision between its two representatives from the second braking caused the retirements of Charles Leclerc et Sebastian Vettel.

For the German, rear wing broken during the maneuver, the fault is not attributable to him, as he explained to Canal+. “I had nowhere else to go. It is sad. It’s obviously a shame to be forced to retire so early in the race. It's really a disappointment. »

This zero score joins the spin suffered last Sunday among the disappointments of this start to the 2020 season. “I hope I will wake up (from this nightmare) at some point during the season. For the moment, things are not looking good. You have to continue doing what you usually do and move forward. »

His Monegasque teammate obviously did not repeat his podium from last weekend. He was realistic and took responsibility for his behavior. “ I went to chat with Seb. I apologized, but apologies won't be enough, he explained to Sky Sports F1. I am disappointed for my part. I did a very poor job. 

Clearly, it's my fault, he added at the microphone of Canal+. I was just being stupid. It must be admitted when it happens like this. Now is not the right time. All points are important and today was a good opportunity to take them. 

We didn't need these abandonments. I threw all the team's efforts into the trash. I take responsibility (for this clash). I was stupid and I will learn. »