Leclerc Calls Ferrari ‘Borderline Dangerous’ After Monaco GP Brake Failure
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Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday while running in a podium position, later describing his Ferrari as “borderline dangerous” after a brake failure. The Monegasque driver lost control during a rolling restart following a safety-car period, citing an issue that affected multiple brakes on his car. Leclerc told Sky Sports F1 that the problem had been ongoing for the previous two races and expressed frustration after the incident. The crash at his home race followed a difficult weekend at the previous round in Canada, where he finished behind teammate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc confirmed that the team plans to switch him to Hamilton’s brake configuration for the upcoming Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in order to resolve the issue.
What’s verified
Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday after a brake failure.
Leclerc described his Ferrari as “borderline dangerous” in post-race comments.
The crash occurred during a rolling restart while Leclerc was running in a podium position.
Where accounts differ
One source reports that three out of four brakes failed. The other source quotes Leclerc saying the front brakes “broke a lot more than what I thought” and the rear brakes “had no deceleration at all,” without specifying a number. The two accounts do not directly contradict but differ in the level of detail provided about the brake failure.
Not yet confirmed
Brembo, the brake supplier, released a statement expressing surprise at Leclerc’s criticism and calling his technical conclusion “premature.” This response appears in only one source.
Leclerc’s plan to switch to Hamilton’s brake configuration from the next race is reported by only one source.
The exact cause of the brake failure remains unknown, as both Leclerc and Brembo have not yet determined it.
No source addresses whether the brake issue affected Hamilton’s car in any way.
Key figures
Charles Leclerc – Ferrari Formula 1 driver
Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari Formula 1 driver, Leclerc’s teammate
Brembo – Ferrari’s brake supplier
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
