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Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash

Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through th

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September 9, 2026
Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crash

Charles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more than 230km/h. It came as the result of a bounce over a water drain causing Leclerc, who ...Keep reading

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