Leclerc absent as under par Ferrari face home race

In a statement Ferrari confirmed that the Monegasque driver was feeling unwell but was expected to be fit to drive on Friday. "Charles is feeling unwell and will not be coming to the track today," it said. "He will rest and focus on recovering and we expect him to be in the car tomorrow." Leclerc's absence added to the Italian team's woes ahead of their first 'home' race of the season at the Autodrome Enzo e Dino Ferrari, named after the team's founder. Ferrari, with marquee signing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton struggling to shine...