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Leclerc unhappy with ‘dangerous dragster' tarmac

Retiring from Sunday's German GP, Charles Leclerc admits he made a mistake but reckons it wouldn't have been a big deal were it not for the 'dragster track' tarmac at Turn 15. Leclerc made a solid start to his German Grand Prix, racing from 10th on the grid to sixth at the end of the first lap. Showing pace in the wet, the Ferrari driver was on course for a strong points-finish, if not even a shot at the podium, only to throw it away at Turn 15. Swapping to slick tyres, Leclerc lost control of his SF90 and slid off the track and into the barriers. His race was over. 'It was very slippery,' he told RaceFans.net. 'The only thing I can say is I think it's unacceptable to have this type of...
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