Lewis Hamilton responds to Charles Leclerc's brake setup change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Lewis Hamilton addressed Charles Leclerc's decision to switch to Carbon Industries brake discs for the Spanish Grand Prix, a setup Hamilton has been using recently. Leclerc made the change after his crash at Monaco, which he attributed to issues with his previous Brembo brake rotors. Hamilton stated that Leclerc’s change does not affect him and emphasized that performance is influenced by various factors beyond brake choice. The upcoming race will see both drivers utilizing different configurations. Hamilton has noted significant support from Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur in adapting his setup.
- •Leclerc switches to Carbon Industries discs after Monaco crash.
- •Hamilton claims Leclerc's change does not impact his performance.
- •Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has supported Hamilton's preferences.
- •Hamilton has tested and favored his brake setup since the Japanese Grand Prix.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton on Charles Leclerc Copying His Brake Setup: “It Doesn’t Make a Difference to Me”
"Charles Leclerc has committed to running Carbon Industries brake discs at the Spanish Grand Prix, the same specification Lewis Hamilton has been using over recent rounds as he chases the consistent pedal feel that has eluded him throughout 2026. Hamilton…
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