Charles Leclerc crashes in Spanish GP qualifying, says he feels ashamed

Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc hit the tyre wall during his first Q3 lap at the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying in Barcelona. He lost control on corner 4, ending his qualifying run and likely relegating him to a tenth‑place start, provided his Ferrari can be repaired in time.

Leclerc told Sky Sports he was deeply embarrassed, rejecting suggestions that a brake problem caused the incident. He said he had been trying to improve a known weak spot on the circuit and released the brakes too early. The crash follows a similar wall‑impact in Monaco and a difficult weekend in Canada, leaving him disappointed after a promising pace in the final sessions.

Lewis Hamilton qualified second, giving Ferrari a front‑row starter, while Leclerc remained optimistic about the car’s performance for the race despite the setback.