Charles Leclerc accepts blame for Italian Grand Prix incident with Lewis Hamilton
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:21 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.
- 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 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
"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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External links- 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
- 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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