Charles Leclerc avoids engine penalties for Spanish Grand Prix after Monza crash
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:21 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will not face grid penalties at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix following his high-speed accident at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc retired on the second lap at Monza after losing control of his car in the Parabolic corner at speeds exceeding 230 km/h. The impact with the tyre barrier occurred after the car hit a water drain, resulting in deceleration forces beyond 50G. While the team plans to replace the transmission casing on the SF-26, the power unit remained intact during the crash. Ferrari continues to work on the ADUO engine upgrade first used at Monza, though the team noted the update does not fundamentally alter the car's performance. Ferrari currently sits 122 points behind Mercedes in the championship standings entering the race weekend in Madrid.
- •Charles Leclerc retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix after a crash.
- •The car suffered no major power unit damage despite a 50G impact.
- •Ferrari will replace the transmission casing for the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Ferrari remains 122 points behind Mercedes in the championship standings.
- •The Spanish Grand Prix will be held in Madrid this weekend.
- 10:21 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash
- 10:21 AMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash
"Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more than 230km/h. It came as the result of a bounce over a water drain causing Leclerc, who ...Keep reading
"The Ferrari driver suffered a big crash at last weekend's Italian GP, but the engine was not severely damaged
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:21 AMCharles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash
The Ferrari driver suffered a big crash at last weekend's Italian GP, but the engine was not severely damaged
- Motorsport.comSep 9, 2026, 10:21 AMCharles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash
Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more than 230km/h. It came as the result of a bounce over a water drain causing Leclerc, who ...Keep reading
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