Charles Leclerc requires additional medical checks following Italian Grand Prix crash
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Charles Leclerc faces further medical evaluations after crashing his Ferrari SF-26 during the Italian Grand Prix. The incident occurred on the second lap at the Parabolica, where the driver lost control at high speed and struck a trackside wall. The collision forced a red flag during the event. Leclerc was transported to the medical center for an initial assessment following the impact. He now seeks additional clearance to ensure he remains fit to compete in the upcoming Formula 1 round in Madrid. The driver confirmed the need for these follow-up checks to verify his readiness for the race scheduled next weekend.
- •Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari SF-26 on the second lap at Monza.
- •The driver lost control at high speed in the Parabolica corner.
- •A red flag was deployed following the collision with the wall.
- •Leclerc requires further medical checks to confirm his fitness for the Madrid round.
- •The next Formula 1 event is scheduled to take place next weekend.
- 8:06 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc faces further medical checks before Madrid Grand Prix
- 4:53 PMRacer — Leclerc was concerned about his vision immediately after heavy Monza crash
- 2:41 PMAutosport — Leclerc needs further health checks after heavy Italian GP crash
- 2:30 PMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc needs further health checks after Monza F1 crash
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc needs further health checks after Monza F1 crash
"Charles Leclerc says he needs “a few additional checks” following his Italian Grand Prix crash, in order to make sure he’ll be fit next weekend for Formula 1’s Madrid round. Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari SF-26 at high speed in the Parabolica at the end of lap two and suffered a hefty impact against the wall, which caused a red flag. The Monegasque was taken to the medical ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc says he needs “a few additional checks” following his Italian Grand Prix crash, in order to make sure he’ll be fit next weekend for Formula 1’s Madrid round. Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari SF-26 at high speed in the Parabolica at the end of lap two and suffered a hefty impact against the wall, which caused a red flag. The Monegasque was taken to the medical ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc cannot yet say with complete certainty that he will be on the grid for next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The Ferrari driver hit the tyre barrier at high speed during a chaotic start at Monza and, after his visit to the medical centre, still has to undergo several additional checks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:06 AMCharles Leclerc faces further medical checks before Madrid Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc cannot yet say with complete certainty that he will be on the grid for next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The Ferrari driver hit the tyre barrier at high speed during a chaotic start at Monza and, after his visit to the medical centre, still has to undergo several additional checks.
- RacerSep 6, 2026, 4:53 PMLeclerc was concerned about his vision immediately after heavy Monza crash
Charles Leclerc says he had concerns about his vision immediately after his heavy crash that stopped the Italian Grand Prix, but expects to be fine to race in Madrid next weekend.The Ferrari driver lost control in Parabolica at high speed on the second lap of the race, trying to catch...
- AutosportSep 6, 2026, 2:41 PMLeclerc needs further health checks after heavy Italian GP crash
Charles Leclerc says he needs “a few additional checks” following his Italian Grand Prix crash, in order to make sure he’ll be fit next weekend for Formula 1’s Madrid round. Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari SF-26 at high speed in the Parabolica at the end of lap two and suffered a hefty impact against the wall, which caused a red flag. The Monegasque was taken to the medical ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 2:30 PMCharles Leclerc needs further health checks after Monza F1 crash
Charles Leclerc says he needs “a few additional checks” following his Italian Grand Prix crash, in order to make sure he’ll be fit next weekend for Formula 1’s Madrid round. Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari SF-26 at high speed in the Parabolica at the end of lap two and suffered a hefty impact against the wall, which caused a red flag. The Monegasque was taken to the medical ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:30 PMCharles Leclerc needs further health checks after Monza F1 crash
Leclerc isn’t 100% certain he will race in next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix
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