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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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  • •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.
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  • 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…

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