Leclerc reflects on Monaco retirement as he prepares for Barcelona race

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Leclerc reflects on Monaco retirement as he prepares for Barcelona race

Summary

Charles Leclerc admitted that his recent retirement during the Monaco Grand Prix still hurts him. He was running in a podium position when his Ferrari crashed after a late restart. Leclerc described experiencing brake issues leading to the incident, stating he must now focus on the upcoming race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. He has mentioned plans for slight changes to his car's brake configuration, aiming to improve performance moving forward.

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Key Details

•Leclerc retired due to braking problems in Monaco.
•He was in a podium position before the crash.
•Leclerc plans to adjust brake configuration for Barcelona.
•He aims to maximize points in the upcoming race.
•He expressed disappointment but is focused on moving forward.

What they're saying

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A few days on from his dramatic retirement at his home race in Monaco, Charles Leclerc has shared an insight into how he is feeling about what happened.
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