Charles Leclerc suffers huge crash at Italian Grand Prix, major blow for Ferrari at home race
- On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc crashed heavily at the Curva Parabolica during the Italian Grand Prix, triggering a red flag that suspended the race for barrier repairs.
- Leclerc lost control while defending against McLaren driver Oscar Piastri at the end of lap two, spearing into the tyre barrier after putting a wheel off the circuit.
- Earlier, Ferrari teammates clashed at the first chicane, where Lewis Hamilton complained, "Charles pushed me off," forcing the seven-time world champion into the gravel and down to 10th position.
- The Monegasque exited his damaged car unaided but was transported to the medical centre after indicating possible neck pain to staff.
- Race officials confirmed at least 15 minutes of delay for barrier repairs at the Parabolica, freezing the running order with Max Verstappen and Franco Colapinto trailing Mercedes driver George Russell.
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In the third lap of the Italian GP, the race was interrupted to repair the damage caused by Charles Leclerc's accident on Sunday.
The Formula 1 race at Monza got off to a terrible start. Charles Leclerc crashed into the barrier on lap two, ending Ferrari's dream of a double victory at the legendary home track. Fortunately, the Monegasque driver quickly got out of his completely destroyed car and made it clear that he had not suffered any serious injuries.
Ferrari fans in tears as Charles Leclerc suffers huge crash at Italian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc’s Italian Grand Prix ended in terrifying fashion after the Ferrari driver crashed into a tyre barrier at approximately 160mph during a disastrous start to his team’s home race.The Monegasque lost control of his car while battling McLaren rival Oscar Piastri for fourth position during the second lap at Monza.Leclerc appeared to run wide on the exit of the Curva Parabolica, one of the fastest and most demanding corners on the Formu…
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thueringen24.deFor Ferrari, a disaster occurred in the home race in Monza after two laps. A Formula 1 driver flies off the track.
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