News Summary
- Charles Leclerc underwent additional medical checks after his high-speed crash at Monza and no problems were detected.
- The Ferrari driver is expected to be fit for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
- Ferrari recovered Leclerc’s chassis and gearbox, while the power unit remains under inspection after the heavy impact.
Charles Leclerc received positive news after undergoing additional medical checks following his heavy crash at the Italian Grand Prix last Sunday (6), with no problems detected and the Ferrari driver expected to be available for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Leclerc lost control of his SF-26 at high speed through the Parabolica on the second lap at Monza and hit the barriers heavily. He was taken to the medical centre immediately after the crash and was released without any injuries being detected.
The Monegasque subsequently travelled normally to Monte Carlo before undergoing further examinations on Monday. According to Motorsport Italy, the additional checks did not reveal any abnormalities, meaning Leclerc is set to take his usual place in the Ferrari cockpit at the new Madring circuit.
The impact was particularly severe, with the crash occurring at more than 230 km/h. Leclerc had already said after the accident that he wanted additional checks before considering himself fully fit for Madrid.
The Ferrari driver had initially reported some vision problems immediately after getting out of the car, but said the issue had quickly resolved. He also experienced some expected pain following the impact.
Ferrari has also made progress in assessing the condition of the SF-26. The chassis and gearbox were recovered despite the severity of the crash and are understood to be intact. The power unit, however, is still being checked before Ferrari makes a final assessment of whether it can be reused.
That engine is particularly relevant because it carries Ferrari’s second ADUO upgrade, introduced at Monza. Both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had received the updated power unit for the Italian GP after Ferrari decided to introduce the second development allowed under the system.
Ferrari looks to move on from Monza disaster
Leclerc’s retirement compounded a miserable home weekend for Ferrari. The Monegasque had already been involved in an opening-lap incident with Hamilton before his crash, while his teammate was left to carry the team’s hopes alone.
Hamilton eventually finished sixth, more than 24 seconds behind race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who had started 19th and fought through the field to take victory.
Ferrari’s disastrous Monza weekend has already put increased pressure on team principal Frédéric Vasseur, while Hamilton subsequently apologised to the tifosi after the race and expressed his frustration over the team’s performance.
For Leclerc, however, the immediate concern is now behind him. With the medical checks producing positive results and Ferrari making progress with the damaged SF-26, attention turns to Madrid and the first Spanish Grand Prix at the new circuit.
The Formula 1 weekend runs from September 11-13, with the Madring hosting the championship for the first time. Leclerc is therefore expected to return to the cockpit after one of the biggest crashes of his 2026 campaign.
FAQ
Is Charles Leclerc fit to race at the Spanish GP?
Yes. Leclerc underwent additional medical checks after his Monza crash and no abnormalities were detected. He is expected to race at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
What happened to Charles Leclerc at Monza?
Leclerc lost control of his Ferrari SF-26 at high speed through the Parabolica on the second lap of the Italian GP and suffered a heavy impact with the barriers. He was checked at the medical centre and released without injuries being detected.
Will Leclerc’s Ferrari be ready for the Spanish GP?
Ferrari has recovered the chassis and gearbox after the crash, with both understood to be intact. The power unit is still undergoing checks to determine whether it can be reused.
