Charles Leclerc suffered from braking inconsistencies during Mônaco’s GP weekend. The Monegasque driver abandoned the race after hitting the barrier while he was on the podium. Lewis Hamilton, in turn, completed the race on the podium without registering the same complaints.
The difference in braking behavior between the two Ferrari drivers became highlighted after the race. Leclerc attributed the incident directly to the braking system. Ele had already been complaining about the issue since Canadá’s GP.
Problemas braking emerges from the Canadá
The Monegasque driver reported a lack of consistency in braking, especially in low tire temperature conditions. Isso pledged his trust over the weekend in Montreal. The team noted the contrast with Hamilton’s performance in the same car.
Em Mônaco, the difficulties continued. Leclerc crashed several times and expressed frustration over the team radio. Ele abandoned the race after losing control in the final straight, when Safety Car was deployed. The pilot denied taking sole responsibility for the accident.
- Leclerc complained about a lack of consistency in the brakes at low tire temperatures
- Hamilton maintained stable performance during the race on Mônaco
- Equipe identified technical discrepancy between the two pilots’ setups
- Incidente took place in podium position, with few laps remaining
Hamilton adopts Carbon Industries disks from Japão
The seven-time champion once again used brake discs manufactured by Carbon Industries from the Japão GP. Ele already demonstrated a preference for this configuration in Mercedes. The clamps continue to be from Brembo, the historical supplier of the Ferrari.
The change occurred following a long-standing request from the pilot. Scuderia evaluated the change during an internal process. Hamilton completed the last few races with greater comfort in the braking system compared to its teammate.
Leclerc plans to test the same configuration
The Monegasque confirmed that it must adopt the solution used by Hamilton. Ele mentioned the possibility shortly after qualifying on Mônaco. The expectation is that the exchange will take place in the next stages, starting with Barcelona.
Ferrari has had a decades-long relationship with Brembo. Qualquer system tuning requires technical validation. The team seeks to balance the performance of the two cars without compromising reliability.
Contexto SF-26 technician influences behavior
The 2026 season car showed variations in performance between drivers on low-speed circuits. Mônaco required extreme precision when braking. The asphalt conditions and traffic behind Safety Car aggravated Leclerc’s complaints.
Hamilton managed to extract more consistency from the same package. Ele took the podium for the second recent time. Scuderia analyzes data to prevent problems from recurring.
Próximos team steps into Barcelona
Ferrari plans to implement tests with the new configuration for Leclerc. The aim is to restore the driver’s confidence before the high-speed straights on the Espanha. The team seeks to maximize the potential of the SF-26 in the upcoming races.
Leclerc has had recent withdrawals due to car-related issues. Hamilton, on the other hand, maintains regularity. The Italian team works to align the setups and strengthen the competition in the middle of the season.
