Leclerc hit with Miami post-race penalty for chaotic final lap - RACER
Charles Leclerc has been handed a 20-second time penalty following the Miami Grand Prix for leaving the track multiple times on the final lap of the race.
racer.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
- Max Verstappen received a post-race five-second penalty for crossing the pit-exit line during the Miami Grand Prix, with the decision announced after review of evidence. This altered his race time after the chequered flag.[1][3]
- Charles Leclerc also faced post-race penalties in Miami, including a 20-second time penalty for leaving the track on the final lap, affecting his final classification.[4]
- The Miami event generated significant scrutiny of the stewards’ decisions, with some criticism from pundits and fans about the late-appearing penalties and the overall post-race actions.[3]
- The penalties added to a broader sense of chaos around the Miami weekend, including multiple drivers under investigation and the potential for further penalties as the FIA’s inquiries continued.[8][9]
If you’d like, I can summarize the specific penalties by driver and provide a quick table of final classifications after penalties, or pull the most up-to-date official statements from the FIA.