Leclerc tests Hamilton's brake setup at F1 Barcelona Grand Prix
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Charles Leclerc will evaluate a brake configuration used by teammate Lewis Hamilton at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix this weekend. Following his crash at Monaco, where he lost his chance at a podium finish with 14 laps remaining, Leclerc has opted for the Carbon Industrie brake set-up. He aims to address braking issues that he described as a "nightmare" during the Monaco race, where only one of his four brakes functioned properly. The decision aligns with Ferrari’s effort to improve Leclerc’s performance, as he has not secured a podium since March and currently ranks fourth in the championship.
- •Leclerc crashed out in Monaco with 14 laps left while running in third.
- •He experienced significant braking issues during that race.
- •Leclerc will test the new brake configuration during FP1 in Barcelona.
- •He has scored no podiums since the Japanese Grand Prix in March.
- •Leclerc currently sits fourth in the championship behind Hamilton.
- 11:19 AMAutosport — Leclerc to test Hamilton's brake configuration at F1 Barcelona GP
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc to test Lewis Hamilton's brake configuration at F1 Barcelona GP
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- 11:17 AMMotorsport.com — Charles Leclerc to test new brake supplier for Barcelona after Monaco crash
"Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJun 11, 2026, 11:19 AMLeclerc to test Hamilton's brake configuration at F1 Barcelona GP
Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:17 AMCharles Leclerc to test Lewis Hamilton's brake configuration at F1 Barcelona GP
Following Leclerc's frustrations in Monaco, he will switch to the brake design used by Ferrari team-mate Hamilton for Barcelona this weekend
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 11:17 AMCharles Leclerc to test Lewis Hamilton's brake configuration at F1 Barcelona GP
Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 11, 2026, 11:17 AMCharles Leclerc to test new brake supplier for Barcelona after Monaco crash
Charles Leclerc has opted for a technical direction similar to Lewis Hamilton for this weekend's Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after his frustrations in Monaco. The Ferrari driver crashed out of his home race last weekend with 14 laps remaining, going into the barrier at the final corner while running in third. Leclerc was furious after the race having lost his chance of the podium and the ...Keep reading
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