Charles Leclerc revealed he opted to stay on a hill to watch the remainder of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, as it would have been “quite challenging” to pass a grandstand on the way back to the paddock.

Leclerc retired after contact with Kimi Antonelli last time out, with the Mercedes driver having subsequently been handed a penalty alongside offering an apology to the Ferrari driver, in the wake of the incident.

Charles Leclerc explains hill viewpoint at Zandvoort

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Leclerc ‘s damage following a shunt from Antonelli was enough to see him out of the race at Zandvoort, but found himself in the infield section of the circuit for the remainder of the race.

While drivers are able to receive a recovery service back to the pit lane at most circuits,

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