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Leclerc accepts responsibility for Monza incident with Hamilton

Charles Leclerc said he could have handled his Monza clash with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton better. Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, he acknowledged putting Hamilton in a difficult situation on the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.

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September 11, 2026
Leclerc accepts responsibility for Monza incident with Hamilton

Charles Leclerc has accepted responsibility for his on-track incident with Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton at Monza. Speaking ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, Leclerc said it was clear he could have done a better job.

Leclerc also admitted he should not have put Hamilton in a difficult situation. The incident happened on the first lap of the Italian Grand Prix, when Leclerc forced his team mate off.

The comments amount to Leclerc acknowledging fault for the Monza clash with Hamilton.

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