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Leclerc to start Spanish GP after Monza crash

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 12:41 PM UTC · How we work

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Leclerc Starts Spain

Charles Leclerc will start the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid after his Monza crash.
At Monza he hit the Parabolica barrier at over 230 km/h, generating about 60 G.
Leclerc reported brief right-eye vision loss and neck stiffness, but medical exams were normal.
Ferrari will keep his power-unit, replace only the transmission casing, with Antonio Giovinazzi on standby.

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Vasseur Urges Unity

Frédéric Vasseur urged both drivers to put the team first after the Monza clash.
Ralf Schumacher warned that Ferrari’s loss of unity could jeopardise its future success.
Nico Rosberg said Ferrari cannot favor Hamilton over Leclerc in the 2026 title fight.
Vasseur said formal rules of engagement are still premature despite driver criticism.
Team engineers said protecting the hundreds of staff is a priority amid driver tensions.

History

Historical Context

On 1 May 1994 Ayrton Senna died at Imola’s Tamburello corner, the second fatal crash that weekend after Roland Ratzenberger. The tragedy forced the FIA to overhaul safety, introducing stronger barriers, pit-lane speed limits and a 15 % down-force reduction, while Niki Lauda led the re-formed Grand Prix Drivers’ Association. These reforms have shaped Formula 1 safety ever since.

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Leclerc Starts Spain

Charles Leclerc will start the Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid after his Monza crash.
At Monza he hit the Parabolica barrier at over 230 km/h, generating about 60 G.
Leclerc reported brief right-eye vision loss and neck stiffness, but medical exams were normal.
Ferrari will keep his power-unit, replace only the transmission casing, with Antonio Giovinazzi on standby.

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