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Ferrari switches brake suppliers for Charles Leclerc ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Ferrari switches brake suppliers for Charles Leclerc ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Summary

Ferrari has replaced Brembo brake discs on Charles Leclerc's SF-26 with Carbon Industrie discs prior to the Spanish Grand Prix. This change comes after Leclerc's retirement at the Monaco Grand Prix, where he cited inconsistent braking as a factor. Leclerc previously opted against testing the new setup in Monaco due to the circuit's unforgiving nature. As the car heads to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Leclerc will now rely on the new braking system, potentially impacting his performance in the upcoming race.

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By the Numbers

•Leclerc experienced a crash due to braking issues in Monaco.
•Ferrari retains Brembo's braking architecture and calipers.
•The modified setup is referred to as the 'Hamilton solution' in the paddock.
•Leclerc aims to adapt quickly to the new braking feel in Spain.
•The Spanish Grand Prix will feature new Slipstream Mode zones affecting braking zones.

Latest Updates

11:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari Abandons Brembo for Charles Leclerc: The ‘Hamilton Solution’ Arrives in Spain

What they're saying

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The fallout from Charles Leclerc’s explosive Monaco Grand Prix retirement has officially triggered a massive hardware swap inside the Ferrari garage. Following his highly publicized radio outburst blaming his SF-26’s inconsistent braking performance for his final-corner crash, wild paddock rumors…
— Yahoo Sports

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