Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc under FIA investigation after Spanish GP 'ROAD RAGE'

Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Monaco, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

Spanish Grand Prix

FIA investigate Ferrari star after Spanish GP 'ROAD RAGE’ collision

A Ferrari star may regret a rash reaction at the Spanish GP

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Saturday 22 June 2024 14:42 Updated: 16:05

Charles Leclerc is under investigation from the FIA after a burst of road rage during FP3 at the Spanish GP.

It was Carlos Sainz who topped the final practice session of the weekend, however the drivers stubbornly battled for the best time until the bitter end.

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Jostling for space on track, many were on their final push laps when Leclerc was consumed by a wave of road rage.

The Monegasque was held up by Lando Norris at Turn 5, and as he attempted to pass the McLaren he veered towards Norris, making contact with his tyre.

Leclerc displayed 'road rage' during FP3 in Spain

Will Leclerc be penalised for the incident with Norris?

Leclerc proceeded to swear over team radio, whilst Norris provided a rather calm reaction to the incident

"He just drove into me. I think I have got damage," Norris said over team radio.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ commentary pundit, Karun Chandhok, questioned the reaction of the Ferrari star.

"I don't understand what Charles has done there. The tyres are used, he was slow in sector one, he was not improving on the lap,” Chandhok said. "Why so much rage? It seems like a disproportionate reaction to me."

Both Leclerc and Norris are in an alleged breach of Article 33.4 of the Sporting Regulations, which combats unnecessarily slow driving.