Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc expressed feelings of shame following a significant crash during qualifying at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Saturday. The incident occurred at Turn Four when Leclerc lost control of his car, colliding with the barriers and scattering debris across the track. The severity of the crash prompted race officials to deploy the medical car immediately. Despite the impact, Leclerc emerged unharmed.

Leclerc will begin Sunday’s race from 10th position on the grid. Reflecting on the crash, he acknowledged the difficulties he has faced in recent races, stating that he felt no excuses could justify the mistake. “After the last three weekends that have been particularly difficult for me to find pace, I needed to deliver — and I didn’t,” he said.

The crash marked a setback for Leclerc, who has struggled with performance issues in recent events. Team officials are expected to assess the damage sustained by the car and prepare for Sunday’s race amid the challenging circumstances.