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Charles Leclerc Misses Imola Media Day Due to Illness, Set to Return for Practice

Ferrari confirms Leclerc will recover in time for Friday sessions at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, crucial for the team's home-race ambitions.

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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton arrives at Imola on Thursday

Overview

  • Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc missed Thursday's media day at Imola after falling ill, prioritizing recovery over FIA obligations.
  • Ferrari has confirmed that Leclerc is expected to participate in Friday's practice sessions for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
  • FIA regulations require drivers to attend Thursday media and engineering duties, though health-related absences are not uncommon.
  • Leclerc is currently fifth in the drivers' standings, with a season-best podium finish in Saudi Arabia and a seventh-place result in Miami.
  • This weekend marks Ferrari's first home race of the season, with Leclerc aiming to leverage home support at Imola.