Charles Leclerc has reassured Ferrari fans that he is physically fine following his heavy 23G crash at Parabolica during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, although the Monegasque admitted that the emotional impact of seeing his home race end so dramatically remains painful.
Charles Leclerc shared an update on Instagram on Tuesday evening after the accident that ended his race on the second lap at Monza. Further medical examinations have produced positive news, while Ferrari has also received encouraging results from checks on the SF-26’s chassis and power unit ahead of the next race in Madrid.
Charles Leclerc reassures fans after Monza crash
After a difficult Italian Grand Prix weekend, Charles Leclerc used social media to thank the Ferrari supporters for their backing and provide an update on how he was feeling following the accident.
“It wasn’t the weekend I would have wanted. Physically it was tough, but I’m fine. Emotionally it hurts even more that something like this happened right here at home in front of all of you fans,” the Ferrari driver admitted.
Charles Leclerc then added: “Thank you for the incredible welcome and for the support you showed me. Monza with all of you is something truly special.”
The message came after an Italian Grand Prix that ended almost immediately for the Monegasque, with the impact at Parabolica bringing his race to an end on lap two. Charles Leclerc has since completed further medical checks ahead of the Madrid Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc’s Monza impact measured at 23G
Dr Isabel Ornaque, the medical director at Madring, spoke to Spanish newspaper Marca and revealed that Charles Leclerc’s accident at Parabolica generated an acceleration of 23G.
Following the impact, Charles Leclerc underwent a CT scan in Monaco to determine whether there was any specific reason for the feeling of dizziness he experienced afterwards. Fortunately, the examination produced no problems, as Charles Leclerc himself also indicated in his latest update.
The positive medical outcome allows the Ferrari driver to turn his attention towards the next round of the championship at the new Madrid circuit, where the 2026 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix will take place.
Ferrari receives more good news ahead of Madrid
There has also been encouraging news regarding Charles Leclerc’s SF-26. Ferrari carried out inspections at its factory following the violent Monza accident, with both the chassis and power unit passing the checks and remaining available for reuse in Madrid without triggering penalties.
The condition of the engine was particularly important for Ferrari after such a significant impact. The Scuderia has now received a positive initial verdict on Charles Leclerc’s ADUO 2 power unit, providing another welcome development after a deeply disappointing home Grand Prix.
For Charles Leclerc, the physical concerns following the accident have therefore eased, but his own words underline how much the Monza retirement hurt emotionally. Racing in front of Ferrari’s home supporters remains one of the most meaningful weekends of the season for the Monegasque, making the early end to his Italian Grand Prix particularly difficult to accept.
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