Charles Leclerc explains crash in Monaco F1 qualifying session
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari during Q3 of the Monaco Grand Prix, ending his chance for pole position. After showing strong pace in practice, where Ferrari secured the top two spots, Leclerc's performance dipped on Saturday. He discussed difficulties with braking and faced several issues with the car throughout the weekend, ultimately qualifying fourth.
- •Leclerc crashed in Q3, ending pole position hopes.
- •Ferrari showed promise in practice with top two spots.
- •Leclerc topped Q1 but struggled in subsequent sessions.
- •Issues with the car contributed to his performance decline.
- •He qualified fourth for the Monaco Grand Prix.
- 5:25 PMAutosport — Leclerc explains crash that cost shot at Monaco GP pole
- 5:22 PMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc explains crash that cost shot at Monaco F1 pole position
"Charles Leclerc has given insight into the accident that ended his hopes for a Monaco Grand Prix pole position, after he crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car in Q3. The Scuderia’s promising Friday pace, as it locked out the top two positions in both practice sessions, didn’t translate into the same Saturday performance in the principality. Although Leclerc topped Q1, he was only ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc has given insight into the accident that ended his hopes for a Monaco Grand Prix pole position, after he crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car in Q3. The Scuderia’s promising Friday pace, as it locked out the top two positions in both practice sessions, didn’t translate into the same Saturday performance in the principality. Although Leclerc topped Q1, he was only ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc was left to rue that “I don’t really know where to brake” around the Circuit de Monaco after winding up fourth in Qualifying, having been plagued by issues behind the wheel of his Ferrari throughout the weekend.
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External links- AutosportJun 6, 2026, 5:25 PMLeclerc explains crash that cost shot at Monaco GP pole
Charles Leclerc has given insight into the accident that ended his hopes for a Monaco Grand Prix pole position, after he crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car in Q3. The Scuderia’s promising Friday pace, as it locked out the top two positions in both practice sessions, didn’t translate into the same Saturday performance in the principality. Although Leclerc topped Q1, he was only ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 5:22 PMCharles Leclerc explains crash that cost shot at Monaco F1 pole position
Charles Leclerc has given insight into the accident that ended his hopes for a Monaco Grand Prix pole position, after he crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car in Q3. The Scuderia’s promising Friday pace, as it locked out the top two positions in both practice sessions, didn’t translate into the same Saturday performance in the principality. Although Leclerc topped Q1, he was only ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Leclerc opens up on car issues and Q3 crash in Monaco
Charles Leclerc was left to rue that “I don’t really know where to brake” around the Circuit de Monaco after winding up fourth in Qualifying, having been plagued by issues behind the wheel of his Ferrari throughout the weekend.
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