Charles Leclerc's Final Lap Misfortune at the 2026 Miami GP
Explained: What happened to Charles Leclerc on the last lap of F1 Miami GP
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During the final lap of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc spun out, hitting a barrier and sustaining damage to his car's steering arm. This led to a loss of positions, finishing in P6 instead of P4, and he faces potential penalties from the FIA for multiple infractions.
- 01Charles Leclerc spun on the final lap, losing multiple positions.
- 02He finished the race in P6 after battling for P3.
- 03Leclerc's car sustained damage to the steering arm after hitting a barrier.
- 04He was noted by FIA Stewards for multiple infractions during the race.
- 05Leclerc expressed disappointment over his performance and the resulting penalties.
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In the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) faced a dramatic final lap where he spun out while battling for third place. After successfully overtaking Max Verstappen earlier in the race, Leclerc found himself under pressure from Oscar Piastri. On the last lap, while pushing hard to reclaim his position, he lost control of his car at Turn 3 and collided with a barrier, damaging the steering arm. This incident hindered his ability to steer effectively, allowing George Russell (Mercedes) and Max Verstappen to overtake him, resulting in a disappointing P6 finish instead of a podium. Following the race, Leclerc was noted for multiple infractions by the FIA, including unsafe conditions and causing a collision with Russell. He expressed regret for his mistakes, acknowledging that he could only blame himself for the outcome.
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