Leclerc was knocked out by Aston Martins Lance Stroll in the first corner of the Hungarian GP on Sunday in a collision with several cars that resulted in the red flag race being abandoned.
Following an investigation into Leclerc’s unit, Ferrari has confirmed that the impact has written off its engine, with a starting place penalty for switching to a fourth PU likely to follow.
“The investigation of the SF21 with the number 16 carried out yesterday in Maranello showed that the engine was also irreparably damaged and cannot be used again after the impact of Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin,” said a Ferrari statement.
“This is another blow for Scuderia Ferrari and the Monegasque driver. This damage has financial implications, as well as an impact on racing, as the team could most likely be forced to assemble a fourth ICE in Charles’ SF21 for the remaining 12 race weekends of this season, which could lead to start penalties. “
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After the race, Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto demanded that teams be forced to pay for repairs to other cars if their driver is found guilty of causing an accident.
“I think it’s worth discussing with the other FIA and F1 team principals in the near future,” he said.
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“Of course, if you are not guilty, such damage in the budget cap is now an even bigger consequence.
“Shall we add exceptions? I am not sure if this is the solution. I think being the police can be very difficult.
“But I think what we can consider is that if one driver fails, the driver’s team should at least pay the other teams the damage and repairs. That increases the responsibility of the driver. “
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