It was a tough day at the office for Charles Leclerc at the Miami Grand Prix—and the drama didn't end when the checkered flag dropped. The Ferrari star fought hard through the race, trading positions with heavyweights like Max Verstappen and George Russell, and was even in podium contention heading into the final laps. But on the last lap, Leclerc spun at Turn 3 and lightly brushed the wall. Despite the mishap, he managed to keep his Ferrari in the fight, crossing the finish line in P6, just behind Verstappen.

However, how Leclerc made it to the finish line caught the attention of race officials. They summoned him for two potential infractions: an incident with Russell on the final lap and leaving the track to gain an advantage after hitting the wall at Turn 3. After reviewing video, telemetry data, and radio messages, the stewards ruled that Leclerc had gained a lasting advantage by cutting chicanes on his way to the finish. Even though Leclerc reported a mechanical issue that made right-hand turns difficult, officials determined that didn't justify leaving the track multiple times.

The penalty? A drive-through penalty was converted to a 20-second time penalty after the race, dropping Leclerc from P6 to P8. It's a bitter end to what was shaping up to be a resilient performance, and for Ferrari fans, it's another reminder that in Formula 1, the fight doesn't always end at the finish line.