Leclerc takes blame for Hamilton clash at Monza, confirms relationship resolved

Following the collision at Turn 2 of the Italian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc publicly accepted full responsibility and confirmed that his relationship with new teammate Lewis Hamilton remains positive. Speaking ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, the Monégasque driver admitted he should have handled the situation better to avoid putting Hamilton in a difficult position. “I could have done a better job. When I saw Hamilton on the inside, I should have slowed down and given him space. It was my mistake,” Leclerc said. “Fortunately, we spoke after the race. Everything is clear now.” Hamilton also confirmed they had a frank conversation. “We have a good racing relationship. The important thing is to move forward together,” the seven-time champion shared. Leclerc also highlighted the extraordinary media pressure surrounding Ferrari. “I have been at Ferrari for many years and I know what it feels like when everything around the team is on fire. At Monza, clashes between teammates at other teams are barely talked about, but with Ferrari it becomes the center of attention,” he said. “We need to control that noise.” Apart from the clash, Leclerc suffered a heavy crash at the final corner of the race and required hospital checks. He said he felt dizzy immediately afterward but has now fully recovered and is ready for the Madrid round. “I had thorough medical checks. All indicators are fine. I will be on track at 100% fitness,” Leclerc confirmed. This incident shows Leclerc is striving to build a responsible team-leader image, willing to admit mistakes to preserve internal unity. As Ferrari enters the season with a superstar driver pairing, resolving potential conflicts quickly will be key to chasing the championship. However, experts note that if Ferrari does not establish clear racing guidelines for future wheel-to-wheel battles, similar clashes could recur, especially on high-pressure tracks like Monza. Hamilton, for his part, remains professional and focused on the job, not wanting to prolong the story. Overall, Leclerc’s pre-Spanish GP statement is a deliberate “firefighting” effort. It helps calm public opinion while reaffirming team spirit. The question is whether this reconciliation will hold when two elite drivers compete for the same goal. Only the track will tell. Meanwhile, Ferrari fans can breathe a sigh of relief as their team handled the media crisis adeptly. Leclerc’s health issue has also been fully resolved. All attention now turns to the performance on the Madrid track – where Leclerc and Hamilton will fight together for the red of Ferrari.