Leclerc explains Monza crash and ‘too close’ Hamilton battle

Charles Leclerc experienced a disappointing Italian Grand Prix, crashing out on the second lap shortly after a contentious wheel-to-wheel battle with Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton. The incident began early in the race when both drivers went side-by-side into the second corner, forcing Hamilton off the track and into the gravel. Leclerc acknowledged that the battle with Hamilton was "way too close" for teammates, expressing regret over the proximity of the maneuver. Following his premature exit at the Parabolica, the Monegasque driver noted that his car felt "weird" while accelerating, a technical anomaly he stated the team would investigate further. Fortunately, Leclerc emerged from the high-speed impact unharmed.