Leclerc hilariously trolled by huge global company after Brazil misery

Shay Rogers
Wednesday 8 November 2023 17:57 - Updated: 19:21

Ryanair have trolled Charles Leclerc after he claimed that he was 'in need of a trip to Lourdes' after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The Monegasque driver was forced to retire before the race had started at Interlagos after suffering a hydraulic failure which put him in the barriers.

It was a crucial weekend for Ferrari in the race for second place in the constructors' championship but they failed to take advantage of a glaring mishap from rivals Mercedes.

Speaking to Sky Sport Italia after the race, Leclerc spoke about the nature of his unlucky accident, as well as his holiday plans heading forward.

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Ryanair's brutal dig

"I might need a trip to Lourdes," Leclerc said.

Ryanair then mocked up a fake plane ticket to take a dig at his retirement and the corner he crashed at, joking that his boarding sequence was seven.

Take your strategists with ya x https://t.co/YXDi0z01bj pic.twitter.com/bA9JBy7AsQ

— Ryanair (@Ryanair) November 6, 2023

Instead of a last-minute getaway, Leclerc will be flying home to prepare for the Las Vegas Grand Prix - the penultimate race in the Formula 1 season.

Leclerc has made his feelings clear about his fortunes this year and will be keen to bring a belated end to a poor season by his own lofty standards.

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