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Charles Leclerc narrowly avoids pit-lane bollard in Bahrain GP FP2

Charles Leclerc had a brief scare during Bahrain Grand Prix FP2 at Sepang, narrowly avoiding the bollard at the pit-lane entry. The Ferrari driver attacked the final corner with slightly too much commitment before heading towards the pits, passing extremely…

By David Carter · Scuderia Fans

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:53 AM

Key Things to Know

Charles Leclerc narrowly avoided hitting the pit-lane entry bollard during second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
The Ferrari driver took the final corner aggressively before heading toward the pit lane.
FIA rules state drivers passing right of the bollard are not permitted to return to the track.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc narrowly avoided hitting a pit-lane entry bollard during the second practice session of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Leclerc entered the final corner aggressively before turning toward the pits and passed extremely close to the marker without making contact.

The near-miss allowed Leclerc to continue his FP2 program without disruption or sporting penalties. Per FIA regulations, any car passing to the right of the bollard is prohibited from returning directly onto the track.

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Charles Leclerc narrowly avoids pit-lane bollard in Bahrain GP FP2

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