Leclerc retires due to hydraulic issue at Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 3:52 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Charles Leclerc faced a disappointing outcome at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, retiring late in the race due to a hydraulic issue. After starting in P10, Leclerc managed to climb to P6 before mechanical failure caused him to spin into the gravel with only a few laps remaining. This incident followed a crash in qualifying that limited his starting position. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton secured his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari, employing a successful three-stop strategy. Leclerc expressed frustration but congratulated Hamilton and the team for their performance, acknowledging his own struggles during the event.
- •Leclerc retired from the race due to a hydraulic failure.
- •He started P10 after a crash in Q3.
- •Hamilton won the race, marking his first victory for Ferrari.
- •Leclerc has not stood on the podium since March.
- •The race was part of the ongoing F1 season.
"Charles Leclerc was left to rue a difficult weekend at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, having been forced to retire while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton claimed victory.
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