Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on lap 65, triggering the second safety car of the race on the streets of Monte Carlo. The hometown favourite hit the barrier at the final corner while pushing for a strong exit onto the straight at the restart, following Lance Stroll’s earlier crash on lap 60.
Key Highlights
- Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on lap 65, triggering the second safety car
- The Ferrari driver hit the barrier at the final corner after the race restart, following Lance Stroll’s earlier crash
- Leclerc vented frustration over team radio, blaming “these f*ing brakes,” though the issue remains unconfirmed**
- FIA red-flagged the race to inspect the track surface at Turn 19 amid concerns over repeated incidents
Monaco's Cruel Twist for Leclerc
Visibly frustrated over team radio, the Monegasque driver said: “I’m not even going to take the blame! These f**ing brakes!”*
However, it has not been confirmed that the issue was brake-related, with the circuit’s asphalt now coming under scrutiny as a possible factor.
Brundle Suggests Track Issue After Similar Incidents
Reacting on Sky Sports F1, former driver Martin Brundle said: *“Dear oh dear Charles! Leclerc is angry with himself. That puts Hadjar onto the podium. “It’s almost a carbon copy of Stroll. Something is going on at that piece of tarmac. He can’t blame himself too hard for that one.”*
Podium Fight Disrupted as Ferrari Chance Slips Away
Leclerc had been in contention for his third podium of the season before the crash. At the time, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton were running first and second.
After the Ferrari was cleared from the track, the race was red-flagged and suspended. The remaining drivers were held in the fast lane of the pit lane while the FIA inspected the surface at Turn 19.
Sixth Retirement in Chaotic Monaco GP
Leclerc became the sixth retirement or non-finisher of the Monaco Grand Prix, joining Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas, Oliver Bearman, Lando Norris, and Lance Stroll in an eventful and attrition-heavy race.
