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Leclerc backtracks after Antonelli criticism in Miami

May 3 Charles Leclerc has backed down after sharply criticising championship leader Kimi Antonelli during the Miami sprint. In the heat of the race, the Ferrari driver had complained over team radio that 'Kimi is so bad wheel-to-wheel' and described 'moving under braking' as 'unbelievable'. But speaking afterwards, Leclerc admitted he had gone too far. 'First of all, I have to apologise for my comments,' he told Viaplay. 'I think in the heat of the battle they were a little too hard for Kimi. Sometimes you say things you don't mean, but it's true that it's more often than not too exciting with Kimi.' In the FIA press conference, he elaborated. 'It's true that we've had our moments with...
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