Charles Leclerc has revealed that he temporarily struggled with his vision after the huge crash that brought his Italian Grand Prix to an early end at Monza, with the Ferrari driver describing the problem as his main concern immediately after climbing out of the car.
Leclerc lost control on the exit of the Parabolica during the second lap of the race and hit the barriers in a violent accident. His speed at the moment of the crash was estimated at around 240 km/h, while the deceleration was put at close to 50G. Although the Monegasque was able to leave the SF-26 without assistance, he appeared shaken as he waited for the Medical Car following the impact.
Checks carried out at the medical centre subsequently produced no immediate cause for concern. However, Leclerc later disclosed that the first moments after the accident had been more troubling than initially apparent because his eyesight had briefly been affected.
Charles Leclerc reveals temporary vision problem after Monza crash
Leclerc explained that his vision had returned to normal by the time he discussed his condition, but immediately after the accident it had been disturbed, particularly in his right eye. The problem had prevented him from seeing properly for a short period and represented his biggest worry when he first got out of the Ferrari.
The 28-year-old also experienced some pain in different areas of his body after the impact. He regarded that discomfort as a normal consequence of such a heavy accident and indicated that there were no other immediate problems causing him concern.
Nevertheless, the medical assessment is not expected to end with the initial checks at Monza. Leclerc indicated that he would probably undergo further examinations later that night and again the following day to make sure he is completely fit for the next race in Madrid.
He expects everything to be fine, but considered additional checks the sensible precaution following such a severe impact. Attention will therefore quickly turn towards his recovery and Ferrari’s preparations for the next event on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
Ferrari to investigate SF-26 power delivery change before the accident
Beyond the physical consequences of the crash, Leclerc also highlighted an aspect of the SF-26’s behaviour that Ferrari intends to examine. During the only two laps he completed at Monza, the Monegasque noticed what he believed was a difference in the way the power was being delivered between the opening lap and lap two.
Leclerc deliberately stopped short of drawing a firm conclusion about whether that change played any role in what subsequently happened. He explained that Ferrari would first need to study the data thoroughly before he was prepared to comment further or confirm anything with certainty.
The observation gives the Maranello team another technical point to analyse after a weekend in which the SF-26 package had already been under close scrutiny, including Ferrari’s engine and floor developments for the Italian Grand Prix.
Leclerc turns focus towards Madrid after painful Monza exit
There was also clear frustration for Leclerc over losing his race after only two laps, particularly at Ferrari’s home Grand Prix. However, he acknowledged that the result could no longer be changed and that his focus now had to move towards the next opportunity.
The immediate priority will be completing the additional medical checks and confirming that he is fully fit to race. Ferrari, meanwhile, will have the chance to investigate both the accident and the power-delivery difference identified by its driver before Leclerc returns to the cockpit in Madrid.
