Charles Leclerc accepts blame for Italian Grand Prix incident with Lewis Hamilton
7 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Charles Leclerc admitted he behaved improperly during a first-lap collision with Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix. The incident at the opening chicane forced Hamilton off the track and cost him multiple positions, eventually leaving him to finish sixth at the team's home event. Both drivers discussed the maneuver with Ferrari leadership, including John Elkann, Benedetto Vigna, and Frederic Vasseur, ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Hamilton stated the pair have resolved their differences following a face-to-face meeting. Leclerc also addressed a separate, heavy crash he suffered later in the Monza race, confirming he has undergone medical clearance and feels fit to compete in Spain after suffering from brief dizziness. The pair intends to adjust their on-track approach to prevent further contact.
- •Charles Leclerc took responsibility for forcing Lewis Hamilton off-track during the Italian Grand Prix.
- •The collision dropped Hamilton to sixth place at the team's home race in Monza.
- •Ferrari management and drivers held meetings to address the contact before the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Leclerc confirmed he is medically cleared to race in Madrid following a late-race crash at Monza.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Leclerc Admits He Went ‘Too Far’ in Hamilton Clash But Says Ferrari Gets ‘Much Bigger’ Attention
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
- 5:27 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton, Leclerc held talks after Monza battle
- 5:27 PMBBC Sport — Hamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
- 5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Leclerc takes responsibility for Monza incident, says good relationship with Hamilton not affected
- 4:32 PMRacer — Leclerc, Hamilton clear the air after Monza clash
- 3:21 PMAutosport — Leclerc accepts blame for Italian GP clash with Hamilton: "I went too far"
- 3:09 PMMotorsport.com — "I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton
"Charles Leclerc says his “good relationship” with Lewis Hamilton has not been affected despite admitting he went “too far” while fighting for position with his Ferrari teammate at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc on Thursday took responsibility for the incident at Monza last weekend — in which he forced Hamilton into the gravel while defending a pass attempt by his teammate — after reviewing videos of what happened.
"Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident. Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident. Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ...Keep reading
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:19 PMLeclerc Admits He Went ‘Too Far’ in Hamilton Clash But Says Ferrari Gets ‘Much Bigger’ Attention
Charles Leclerc takes the blame for going a bit too aggressive in Turn 2 in the F1 Italian GP, but all is clear with Lewis Hamilton after fruitful talks. All is well at Ferrari as Leclerc agrees that he probably…
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:27 PMHamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.
- ESPN F1Sep 10, 2026, 5:27 PMHamilton, Leclerc held talks after Monza battle
Ferrari teammates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc held face-to-face talks to clear the air after their first lap battle at the Italian Grand Prix "went too far."
- BBC SportSep 10, 2026, 5:27 PMHamilton and Leclerc 'squash' Monza controversy
Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" any controversy between them from the Italian Grand Prix.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:07 PMLeclerc takes responsibility for Monza incident, says good relationship with Hamilton not affected
Charles Leclerc says his “good relationship” with Lewis Hamilton has not been affected despite admitting he went “too far” while fighting for position with his Ferrari teammate at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc on Thursday took responsibility for the incident at Monza last weekend — in which he forced Hamilton into the gravel while defending a pass attempt by his teammate — after reviewing videos of what happened.
- RacerSep 10, 2026, 4:32 PMLeclerc, Hamilton clear the air after Monza clash
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton say they've cleared the air over their clash at Monza ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.The two Ferrari drivers fought through the opening chicane at the start of the Italian Grand Prix, with Hamilton on the inside of Turn 1 before feeling he was...
- AutosportSep 10, 2026, 3:21 PMLeclerc accepts blame for Italian GP clash with Hamilton: "I went too far"
Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident. Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 3:09 PM"I went too far" - Charles Leclerc accepts blame for second-corner Monza clash with Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc admitted that he went "too far" when battling against Lewis Hamilton in the opening chicane of Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix, and said he and Hamilton have since buried the hatchet over the incident. Leclerc and Hamilton had been side by side through the opening chicane, but the Monegasque attempted to take the standard racing line on the exit of Turn 2 - which resulted in ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Leclerc accepts blame in Hamilton Monza incident
Charles Leclerc admits ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix that "it's pretty clear that I could have done a better job", following his on-track incident with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton in Monza.
- Sky Sports—Leclerc takes blame for Hamilton clash at Monza after Ferrari talks
Charles Leclerc has admitted "I didn't behave the way I should have" when racing Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.
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