Charles Leclerc

After spinning on the final lap in Miami and touching the wall, Leclerc cut across several sections of the circuit to reach the finish. The stewards concluded that he had gained a lasting advantage by leaving the track and imposed a drive-through penalty, converted into twenty seconds, dropping him to eighth.

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At the start of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ran side by side into the first chicane, and Hamilton was pushed into the gravel, losing several positions. After reviewing the footage, Leclerc acknowledged that he should have handled the situation better and bore primary responsibility.

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Leclerc finished fifth in China, but his Ferrari was disqualified after inspection because the car was one kilogram below the regulatory minimum weight. The FIA applied the standard exclusion penalty.

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During the official press conference following the Mexican GP, Leclerc used a swear word while describing his reaction to losing control of his car. The FIA fined him €10,000, with €5,000 suspended for twelve months.

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During F1's anti-racism ceremonies, Leclerc was among the drivers who remained standing. He said he supported equality and the fight against racism but believed symbolic gestures could be interpreted politically. After being accused of racism online, he issued a forceful denial.

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At Turn 3 of the Styrian GP, Leclerc attempted to dive down the inside of teammate Sebastian Vettel, mounted the kerb and severely damaged both Ferraris. Both cars retired. Leclerc immediately apologised and said he had let the team down.

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At the Sakhir GP, Leclerc braked too late at Turn 4 and struck Sergio Pérez, causing his own retirement and that of Max Verstappen, who was avoiding the accident. The stewards found him responsible and imposed a three-place grid penalty for the next Grand Prix and two super-licence penalty points.

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Defending the lead of the Italian Grand Prix against Lewis Hamilton, Leclerc squeezed the Mercedes under braking and forced Hamilton to take the escape road. Race control showed him the black-and-white flag, described as equivalent to a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.

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At the start of the Japanese GP, Leclerc made contact with Max Verstappen; the stewards found him mainly responsible and imposed five seconds and two penalty points. Ferrari then allowed him to continue with a damaged front wing that shed pieces, one striking Hamilton's Mercedes. Leclerc received a further ten seconds and Ferrari was fined.

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