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Norris, Piastri, Leclerc and More Tally Over $34.2M in Car Repairs

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Arman Khan | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 6:30 AM ET

From major crashes to minor incidents, the 2025 Formula 1 season has already cost teams millions in repairs. According to newer data, teams have spent more than $34.2 million repairing cars across the grid so far this year.

Some drivers have taken the largest hits. Leading the damage bills is Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber, whose repair total has reached approximately $5.4 million, according to Sam Goodwin of Yahoo Sports.

Gabriel Bortoleto, driving the (5) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari, crashes during final practice ahead of the 2025 F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Close behind is Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull with about $5 million spent. Lando Norris of McLaren has sustained roughly $4 million in damage, while Lance Stroll of Aston Martin has suffered about $3.6 million.

Other notable figures include Jack Doohan (formerly with Alpine) at $3.2 million, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) at $3 million, Oscar Piastri (McLaren) at $2.8 million, Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) at $2.6 million, Franco Colapinto (Alpine) at $2.4 million, and Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) at $2.2 million.

What It Means for the Formula 1 Teams

These repair costs underscore the high stakes of F1’s relentless pace and development pressure. When even a midfield team spends millions on a single driver’s crash, it highlights how car damage not only impacts performance but also budgets and strategy moving forward.

Charles Leclerc crashes out at the restart during the 2025 F1 Grand Prix of Brazil.(Photo by Anni Graf - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Teams are under constant pressure to evolve their cars during the season. A crash or heavy contact doesn’t just mean a disappointing weekend; it also means logistics, parts supply, and repair bills all soak into the race programme. For some teams with tighter budgets, accumulating multi-million-dollar repair costs can start to weigh heavily.

Repair tallies are especially high this season because many of the accidents have involved damage to aero surfaces, floor assemblies, suspension components, and even full monocoque replacements.

Oscar Piastri, Franco Colapinto, and Nico Hulkenberg crashed during the Sprint ahead of the 2025 F1 Grand Prix of Brazil. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

As the 2026 technical regulations loom on the horizon, teams are even less inclined to absorb massive repair costs without demanding maximum return on track.

With a few races still ahead, drivers chasing late-season points may take greater risks, raising the possibility that the 2025 repair bill grows even further and intensifies pressure on the teams.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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