Lewis Hamilton retires early from Spanish Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Lewis Hamilton exited the Spanish Grand Prix early during the race on September 13, 2026. The Ferrari driver retired after completing only seven laps of the event. Reports indicate the retirement stemmed from a mechanical issue involving the car's brakes. Hamilton was unable to continue the race following the failure. No further details regarding the extent of the mechanical damage or the driver's status were provided by the team. The retirement marks the end of his participation in this specific round of the racing calendar.
- •Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026.
- •The retirement occurred after seven laps of racing.
- •A brake issue on the Ferrari caused the early exit.
- •Hamilton did not finish the remainder of the Grand Prix.
- 2:19 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton suffers early retirement at Spanish GP
"Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix after just seven laps after suffering an apparent brake issue in his Ferrari.
"Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire early at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Sep 13, 2026, 2:19 PMHamilton suffers early retirement at Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton retired from the Spanish Grand Prix after just seven laps after suffering an apparent brake issue in his Ferrari.
- Sky Sports—Hamilton forced to retire after brake issue in Madrid
Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire early at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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