CHARLES LECLERC has crashed out of the F1 French Grand Prix.
The Ferrari Star had led the race out of the light before losing control of the wheel at Turn 11 on lap 18.
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Leclerc ended up in the tire wall as he tried to extend his lead over Max Verstappen after brilliantly holding off Red Bull prior to the crash.
The Monaco driver was unharmed despite crashing at 100mph and was able to get out of the car without needing assistance.
Leclerc lost control of his rear and spun out before ending up in the wall.
It is the third time that Leclerc has had to stop while leading the race and he expressed his frustration on the race radio, shouting “No!”
Ferrari will also be concerned as the crash appeared to have been caused by a problem with the accelerator pedal.
A safety car followed with Verstappen resume the race in first place, followed by Lewis Hamilton in second.
Verstappen expressed concern for Leclerc and asked if he was okay, but he will probably be happy to see his rival eliminated in the world championship.
The last time Leclerc didn’t finish the Dutchman won the race in Barcelona two months ago.
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Ferrari also imploded in Azerbaijan with Verstappen again benefits from Leclerc setback.
Verstappen led Leclerc 38 points ahead of the French GP and while the latter appeared to be fighting his way back into the fray, Red Bull is now in full control of the title race.