FIA help Max Verstappen extend title advantage as Charles Leclerc handed post-race penalty | F1 | Sport

However, the FIA said Leclerc had driven too fast down the pitlane which saw him awarded a five-second penalty. The FIA report explained Leclerc had travelled one km/h too quickly during his stop in a  massive blow. 

The penalty drops him from fifth to sixth meaning he will only score eight points instead of 10. Leclerc also failed in his bid to secure the fastest lap after he came out behind Fernando Alonso and had to re-pass the Spaniard on the final lap.

Speaking after the race, Leclerc took responsibility for his speeding infringement. He said: “Well I mean the pitlane is not bad luck, it’s just my fault. It’s a mistake and that’s it.