THE STORY
During the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari failed to inform Charles Leclerc about Sebastian Vettel's five-second penalty for unsafe re-entry, which would have promoted Leclerc to second place. Leclerc finished 6.038 seconds behind Vettel, missing the podium by just over one second. Ferrari admitted the oversight, stating they were "very busy on the pit wall and simply we forgot." (espn.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Ferrari, Vettel, Leclerc
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident highlights the critical importance of clear communication within a racing team, as a simple oversight led to a missed opportunity for Leclerc to secure a podium finish.