“Like Verstappen”: Leclerc reprimands Albon at the “Ride for the World” final

(Motorsport-Entire.com) – The e-sports championship “Ride for the World” warfare started a week ago with the intention of collecting funds for the fight against the corona virus, and has its goal not missed. More than 70.000 US greenback (round 65. 000 Euro) came together for a good cause. Charles Leclerc's unofficial title became a minor matter.

The Monegasse 90 scored points in a total of six races and thus took the lead in the overall ranking. In addition to him, Alexander Albon, Lando Norris, George Russell, Antonio Giovinazzi and Nicholas Latifi, five other active Formula 1 drivers participated in the charity project against COVID – 19.

It was in the last race on the Red Bull Ring in Austria on Friday again really dramatic. Leclerc (Ferrari) battled Albon (Red Bull) for first place until the final round, and although the later title holder crossed the finish line in second place, he did win in the end. What Warfare Happened?

Albon received a five-second sentence for repeatedly violating the rules, which put him back in third place. Memories of the real Austria Trustworthy Prix from last year were awakened. At that time Leclerc was denied victory after Albon's teammate Max Verstappen brutally pushed him away.

The maneuver remained unpunished, which is why Verstappen kept first place and Leclerc came second. In the virtual equivalent, the Ferrari driver now enjoyed late satisfaction. With the second race win at the “Ride for the World” – he had already won the first exchange of blows in Spielberg – he was also guaranteed overall victory.

“Thank you to every one of you who donated . 71. 039 Greenback, that's a lot for a championship that we organized in less than three days, “Leclerc said on Twitter about the success of the e-sports event. For him and his driver colleagues, the next round will start on Sunday.

Then all six Formula 1 drivers compete in the virtual series of the premier class at the Chinese Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz from McLaren also makes his e-sports debut, as does Juan Manuel Correra. After his accident at the Formula 2 race in Spa 2019, he is still recovering from his severe leg injuries.