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Leclerc blames brakes after Monaco crash, Brembo pushes back

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc left Monaco Grand Prix feeling cheated after a rolling‑restart crash cost him a podium. He said the front brakes locked while the rear offered no deceleration, calling the situation “borderline dangerous.” The Monegasque also spun in qualifying, and the race incident dropped him from a potential third place to zero points, widening his gap to Lewis Hamilton.

Leclerc told Sky Sports he would adopt Lewis Hamilton’s brake set for Barcelona, believing the change will restore consistency. He admitted the issue has plagued him for two races, noting cold tyre temperatures in Montreal amplified the problem. He also said the inconsistency has hampered tyre wear management. Brembo responded Sunday, calling his assessment “premature” and insisting data analysis is required.

Brembo emphasized its 50‑year partnership with Scuderia Ferrari and the broader group, including AP Racing clutches and Ohlins dampers, underscoring the supplier’s confidence in its F1 technology. The dispute adds pressure on Ferrari as they chase championship points, with Hamilton already securing back‑to‑back second places. The next race in Spain will test whether the brake swap resolves Leclerc’s woes.