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Leclerc reflects on emotional victory

Charles Leclerc admitted it would be a while before he could fully appreciate his first Formula 1 victory after the death of his long-time friend Anthoine Hubert in the F2 race at Spa on Saturday. Leclerc impressively outperformed team-mate Sebastian Vettel, and then held off world champion Lewis Hamilton in the closing laps, at the Belgian GP to deliver his maiden win at the top level and Ferrari's first victory of 2019. Leclerc beats Hamilton for Belgian GP win Tributes to Anthoine Hubert But the long-awaited career achievement was tinged with sadness and sorrow for Leclerc, who had known and raced against the 22-year-old Hubert from childhood. He dedicated his success to the Frenchman....
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