BREAKING: Verstappen and Leclerc both out after first lap collision

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6 December 2020 at 17:20
Last update 6 December 2020 at 17:34

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are all out of the Sakhir Grand Prix following an opening lap collision. Leclerc clipped Sergio Perez who spun, whilst Verstappen was forced into the barriers as he tried to avoid contact!

Leclerc and Verstappen out

Leclerc clipped the back of Sergio Perez which caused the Racing Point to spin. Perez was able to continue but in taking evasive action Verstappen crashed into the barriers, bringing his race to a premature end.

Lights out and away we go! 🚦

George Russell leads the Grand Prix!

Verstappen AND Leclerc are out 💥

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