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Leclerc avoids penalty for clash with Piastri at Belgian GP

Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Leclerc avoids penalty for clash with Piastri at Belgian GP
Summary

Charles Leclerc narrowly avoided a penalty for a collision with Oscar Piastri during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on July 19. The incident occurred on lap eight of the race as both drivers battled for third place approaching Les Combes. After reviewing video evidence, the stewards determined that Leclerc did not deliberately instigate the contact, allowing him to continue racing without further action. Leclerc later capitalized on a virtual safety car to take the lead but eventually finished second behind Kimi Antonelli, who won the race. Reports indicated that Piastri expressed frustration over the clash, fearing a significant crash.

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Key Details
  • •Leclerc and Piastri collided while fighting for third position.
  • •Incident occurred on lap eight at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • •Stewards determined no deliberate contact by Leclerc.
  • •Piastri suffered damage and reported concerns over safety.
  • •Leclerc finished second after briefly leading the race.
Latest Updates
  • 5:24 PMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc deserved black-and-white flag for collision, Oscar Piastri insists
  • 3:14 PMAutosport — Why Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Piastri in Belgian GP
  • 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Why Charles Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP
  • 3:12 PMMotorsport.com — Why Charles Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Oscar Piastri in Belgian GP
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Charles Leclerc avoided a penalty for a clash with Oscar Piastri during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix after the stewards judged the Ferrari driver didn’t deliberately instigate the contact. On lap eight of the Spa-Francorchamps race, Leclerc and Piastri were battling for third place down the Kemmel Straight and into Les Combes. Under braking for the corner, Leclerc defended his position ...Keep reading

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Charles Leclerc avoided a penalty for a clash with Oscar Piastri during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix after the stewards judged the Ferrari driver didn’t deliberately instigate the contact. On lap eight of the Spa-Francorchamps race, Leclerc and Piastri were battling for third place down the Kemmel Straight and into Les Combes. Under braking for the corner, Leclerc defended his position ...Keep reading

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Oscar Piastri expressed his disapproval regarding Belgian Grand Prix stewards’ decision not to even give Charles Leclerc a warning following their collision in Sunday’s Formula 1 race. Leclerc and Piastri were battling for third place on lap eight when the McLaren driver positioned his car on the outside of the Ferrari coming into the braking zone at Les Combes. However, Leclerc’s ...Keep reading

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