Leclerc crashes out at Parabolica on lap two
Charles Leclerc spun into the barriers at the Parabolica on lap two of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The incident triggered a red flag, repairs to the barriers, and ended his race after he started from third on the grid.
Incident details
Charles Leclerc started the 2026 Italian Grand Prix from third on the grid in his Ferrari. On lap two he lost control on the exit of the Parabolica corner while defending from Oscar Piastri. The car slid through the gravel and hit the tire barriers at high speed. [1]
The impact brought out the red flag. Marshals repaired the barriers during a 30-minute stoppage before the race resumed. Leclerc exited the car unaided and was taken to the medical center as a precaution but was later confirmed unharmed. [2]
Context at Monza
The crash occurred after an opening-lap wheel-to-wheel battle between Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. They ran side-by-side into the first chicane, with Hamilton dropping positions and later describing the moment over team radio. [1]
Leclerc had been running in fourth when the incident happened. The red flag allowed teams to make adjustments before the restart, with George Russell leading at the time of the stoppage. [3]
Related reading
- [1]Charles Leclerc explains Monza crash as he reacts to 'way too close' Lewis Hamilton battle (formula1). Accessed 2026-09-06.
- [2]Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out of Italian Grand Prix after huge crash (theathletic). Accessed 2026-09-06.
- [3]F1 Italian GP: Antonelli stuns from 19th on the grid to win home race (autosport). Accessed 2026-09-06.