WATCH: Charles Leclerc's hilarious reaction after sayin F-word during FIA media interaction

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finds himself in a precarious situation after inadvertently swearing during a recent FIA press conference. It prompted hilarious concerns about facing similar consequences to those endured by Max Verstappen. The three-time world champion was reprimanded by the FIA for using the f-word during the press conference preceding the Singapore Grand Prix.

In a light-hearted moment that quickly turned serious, Leclerc described the intense pressure he faced during the race while battling McLaren’s Lando Norris for second place. Reflecting on a particularly tense moment late in the race, Leclerc recounted, "I don't know which face I did but it had to be a pretty stressful one."

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Quand Charles Leclerc prononce le fameux "F-Word" dont il ne faut pas parler 😭 😭

(Une personne de la FIA est venue le voir à la fin de la conférence de presse)#F1 #MexicoGP pic.twitter.com/yMSzt7C9ff

— Off Track (@OffTrack_FR) October 28, 2024

Leclerc elaborated on his strategy to fend off Lando Norris, stating, "I was trying to do everything possible for him to overheat [his tyres] behind me, and keep him as long as possible behind me." However, during this critical moment, the Ferrari driver lost grip on the rear of his car, leading to an unexpected slip-up. “I had one oversteer, and then when I recovered from that oversteer, I had an oversteer from the other side, and then I was like, 'F***!',” he exclaimed.

“Don’t want to join Max”, says Leclerc

The room filled with gasps as Leclerc realized he had let slip a word that could lead to disciplinary actions. In a moment of self-awareness, he quickly responded, "Sorry! Oh no! Oh nooo! I don't want to join Max," eliciting laughter from both the media and his fellow drivers.

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His fear of sharing Verstappen's fate was evident, as he light-heartedly attempted to defuse the situation, saying, “Then I was just hoping to bring the car to the finish line and get that third place.” As the FIA continues to enforce its standards of conduct in press engagements, Leclerc’s humorous yet genuine slip highlights the pressures drivers face both on and off the track.