Charles Leclerc to miss Brazilian GP media day after daughter's birth
Ferrari confirmed Leclerc will travel to São Paulo on Thursday and resume regular track activities on Friday morning.
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Charles Leclerc has been exempted from Thursday's Brazilian Grand Prix media commitments following the birth of his daughter. Ferrari confirmed the absence in a team statement.
Leclerc will travel to São Paulo on Thursday. “He will resume regular track activities from tomorrow morning,” Ferrari said in its statement.
Motorsport.com reports that Dino Beganovic will replace Leclerc in first practice as part of the mandatory rookie outings.
Motorsport.com also reports that Ferrari initially planned to run Rafael Camara in that session, but changed its plans after Haas called him up to replace Esteban Ocon.
Leclerc and his wife Alexandra announced the birth of their first child, Bianca.
PlanetF1 reports that Bianca was born on Tuesday and that the couple announced her arrival on social media on Wednesday.
The Brazilian Grand Prix takes place at Interlagos on Sunday 8 November, with the race starting at 2pm local time and 5pm UK time.
Key takeaways
- Ferrari has exempted Leclerc from Thursday's media commitments following his daughter's birth.
- Leclerc will travel to São Paulo on Thursday and resume regular track activities on Friday morning.
- Motorsport.com reports that Dino Beganovic will drive in Leclerc's place in first practice.
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