Charles Leclerc attributed his Monaco Grand Prix crash to brake failure and refused to accept blame for the incident. The Ferrari driver expressed frustration over three non-functional brakes during the race restart in Monte Carlo.
Leclerc described the issue in detail after retiring from the race, noting that the front-left brake worked while the others failed completely. He stated that data confirmed the problem and that team principal Fred Vasseur and deputy Jerome d'Ambrosio had reviewed it. Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff observed a shift in Leclerc's approach during the 2026 season. She said on the Up To Speed podcast that he has become more demanding and instructive with the team over the radio. Ferrari brake supplier Brembo responded with a statement expressing great astonishment at the claims. The company called the comments premature and stressed the need to analyze telemetry data before any conclusions. Leclerc indicated the issue has been resolved ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix scheduled for 12-14 June. He plans to adopt the Lewis Hamilton configuration starting from that event.
