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Leclerc Accepts Fault for Monza Clash With Hamilton

Drivers have privately reconciled; Ferrari must deal with lost Monza points that put Kimi Antonelli into the championship lead.

Overview

  • Charles Leclerc said Thursday he passed medical checks after his heavy Monza crash and confirmed he feels fit to race.
  • Leclerc publicly accepted responsibility for over-driving into turn two at Monza and said he told Lewis Hamilton he was at fault.
  • Leclerc and Hamilton held a face-to-face meeting before the Madrid Grand Prix and both described the conversation as open and resolving the issue.
  • Lewis Hamilton said he never sought team orders in his favor and emphasized both drivers want the best result for Ferrari.
  • The Monza incident cost Ferrari important points, leaving Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers' standings and increasing scrutiny of Ferrari's strategy and intra-team rules.