F1 star Leclerc crashes £300k Ferrari in Monaco

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has made headlines in Monaco after crashing his £313,000 Ferrari Purosangue in an incident near the iconic Fairmont Hairpin.

Despite his status as a Formula 1 star and Monaco native, Leclerc found himself in an unexpected fender bender while navigating through traffic in the principality.

F1 HEADLINES: Verstappen makes Red Bull team-mate verdict as Marko drops Norris contract BOMBSHELL

READ MORE: F1 team announce official driver REPLACEMENT

Footage of the incident, shared widely on TikTok, shows Leclerc inching forward in his luxury SUV before lightly colliding with a utility van ahead of him.

The video captures the sound of crunching plastic, a reminder that even slow-speed accidents can leave an impression – especially when involving a high-performance vehicle.

"I just got him hitting the guy's car! I am so weak," the person filming can be heard exclaiming.

Charles Leclerc's Ferrari fender bender

In the TikTok video, Leclerc can be seen briefly leaning forward after the impact and seemingly gesturing towards the side of the road.

Since the clip is only 30 seconds long, it remains unclear what happens next. Both drivers may have simply continued driving, with the bump only being a small one.

Regardless, Leclerc is likely frustrated by the incident, and he can expect some good-natured ribbing from his Formula 1 colleagues at the next race in Baku.

Leclerc was reportedly driving his personal Ferrari Purosangue, a rare and customised SUV he received earlier this year.

With its Argento Nurburgring finish and striking Orbit Grey wheels, the vehicle is as eye-catching as it is valuable.

This minor mishap comes just months after Leclerc's victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, and just days since his Monza victory, reminding everyone that even the most skilled drivers aren't immune to everyday driving mishaps.

NOT CHARLES HITTING ANOTHER CAR 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/0s3AcgTn9i

— clara (@leclercsletters) September 6, 2024

READ MORE: Why Hamilton was the REAL winner at Monza over any other driver

Related

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Ferrari F1 star issues MAJOR health update after FIA penalty at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

• December 7, 2024 17:55

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star facing FIA punishment after ‘oh my f***ing god’ rant

• November 24, 2024 12:55