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Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel ruined a perfect opportunity to snatch a double podium. Teammate Charles LeClerc was already comfortably in the lead and Vettel was battling Lewis Hamilton. After a particularly epic scrap with the 5-time world champion, Vettel dropped the ball.

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He spun while trying to get back at the Briton and dropped like a stone. To make matters worse, the Racing Point of Lance Stroll tried to unlap himself and tapped the Ferrari’s front wing.

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Then, on the main straight, Vettel’s front wing simply let go and gave a startled George Russell an unexpected light-show.

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Dhruv George

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Dhruv George is EssentiallySports’ foremost authority on motorsport and a founding member of the outlet’s NASCAR desk. A Journalism graduate fluent in English and French, he brings over eight years of motorsports journalism experience covering everything from high-octane NASCAR battles to the finesse of Formula 1 and MotoGP. His extensive paddock access has earned him exclusive interviews with top names such as F1’s Pierre Gasly and Moto2’s Tony Arbolino, cementing his reputation as a trusted voice among racing fans. Known for his candid opinions, Dhruv isn’t afraid to tackle contentious officiating calls, most recently defending Joey Logano after the DYL penalty in Phoenix. Before focusing on NASCAR as a Senior Writer, Dhruv contributed extensively to EssentiallySports’ coverage of F1 and NASCAR, building a versatile and impactful sports portfolio.

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