Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc confirms his vision issue after the Monza crash was fleeting.
Charles Leclerc Monza crash saw the 28‑year‑old driver lose control on lap two as his car slammed into the barriers at the exit of Parabolica, ending his 2026 campaign in a third retirement to date.
Crash at Monza Ends Race
The high‑speed incident left Leclerc shaken but medically clear; he was escorted to the medical centre and declared fit to return to the grid, though he admitted front‑end checks would still dictate his Spanish Grand Prix status in Madrid.
Despite a tight feeling and a small neck ache reported on the following week, Leclerc’s primary concern was the temporary loss of vision in the right eye.
“I felt the tightness again and the neck pain later, but the vision problem was short,” he added, describing the anomaly as a brief disruption after the shunt at Monza.
Medical Checks Confirm Short‑Term Vision Loss
The driver underwent an extensive assessment covering “quite a lot of things” to rule out complications, all of which returned green. The vision returned fully within seconds of the incident.
Leclerc noted that although the initial shunt appeared large externally, it did not affect on‑track performance. His medical team performed multiple neck and eye evaluations over the first two days, all concluding with a clean bill of health.
Leclerc Back in Madrid Lineup
After overcoming the shock and confirming his fitness, Leclerc stated he felt again fully capable of competing. He emphasized that the brief visual disturbance was “not a big deal” for an experienced driver.
The Italian GP’s aftermath has seen Leclerc’s recovery process move quickly, clearing him for the Spanish Grand Prix and marking his return to the front of the Ferrari lineup.
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