Charles Leclerc issues 'regret' claim over expletive-laden Ferrari radio

Charles Leclerc has hinted he regrets his expletive-laden radio message during the British Grand Prix weekend. 

After qualifying only sixth at Silverstone, Leclerc launched into the X-rated rant, which was not broadcast on the world feed. 

In it, the Ferrari driver exclaimed, following a run of f words, that: 'so f*cking shit I am. I am so f*cking sh*t, that is all I am."

Questioned about the message following a disappointing British GP where he gambled on slicks on the formation lap before having a messy race to 14th, Leclerc signalled his regret over the message.

"I've had my moments on the radio, and I think it is probably very funny from the outside," Leclerc told the media, including RacingNews365.

'But for me, frustrations run high and especially when you are passionate and want to do well, sometimes you regret things you say on the radio.

"But that is the way it is in the heat of the moment, [and in the race], I did not maximise the package.

"Very often on Saturdays, I feel like we leave something on the table, and coming off a Sunday, we always put everything together, but I left points on the table, and that is not nice.

"Everybody is pushing very hard to try and give us upgrades as soon as possible, and if they come, I hope we can make a significant step."