I think the take off for the clutch is higher than the brakes. So you could also have a leak in the brake system, and as soon as it drops below the clutch fill point you loose clutch first.
I would hazard a guess that a leaking spark plug would do that damage to the ignition coil from the hot gasses getting past. Not the other way round. So loose spark plug ?
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