Huge Leclerc crash brings out early Italian GP red flag
Charles Leclerc crashed his Ferrari during the Italian Grand Prix, resulting in a red flag and an early end to his race. The incident occurred at the Parabolica corner, mirroring a similar crash from 2020.
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Significant event in the Formula 1 racing calendar affecting the championship standings and race dynamics.
Formula 1 Huge Leclerc crash brings out early Italian GP red flag Josh Suttill 06 Sep 2026 — 1 min read Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix has been red-flagged following a huge crash for Charles Leclerc on the exit of the final corner at the end of the second lap.
The Ferraris ran side-by-side into the first turn on the opening lap with Hamilton diving down the inside of Leclerc - who, in Hamilton's view, proceeded to push him off the track and into the gravel at Turn 2.
Leclerc continued in third, then briefly overtook polesitter Pierre Gasly at the start of lap two before being repassed, and later dropped to fourth behind Max Verstappen's Red Bull.
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