Charles Leclerc crashes out at Monza, Ferrari destroyed
Leclerc left the track at the Parabolica in lap three on September 6, 2026; the race was stopped and organisers confirmed he is out of the car and okay.
Charles Leclerc crashed out of the race at Monza on September 6, 2026, in a heavy accident that destroyed his Ferrari and forced officials to stop the event.
The incident took place on the exit of the famous Parabolica in the third lap, when Leclerc unexpectedly left the racing line and hit the protective barrier. The impact left his Ferrari visibly demolished and required an immediate red flag.
Condition and response
Formula 1 posted a brief update on social media confirming the most important facts: "Huge impact for Charles 🎥 A reminder that he's out of the car and okay #F1 #ItalianGP" — Formula 1, September 6, 2026.
The crash shocked the home crowd and created an abrupt halt to the race weekend atmosphere. The team at Ferrari and track marshals were immediately involved in extracting the car and assessing the scene.
Lewis Hamilton also suffered a poor start earlier in the race, a separate setback that compounded frustrations for fans and some teams at Monza.
Race control halted the session to allow medical and safety teams to secure the area and to remove the wreckage. Officials said they will follow standard post-incident procedures and provide further details when available.
More information from Ferrari and the race organisers is expected as they complete inspections and review telemetry from the car.
Photo: press material from the event
