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Leclerc Blames Brakes for Monaco Crash
8 Jun
Summary
- Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix during a safety car restart.
- Leclerc described his car's brakes as 'borderline dangerous' after the incident.
- Brembo expressed surprise, calling Leclerc's conclusions premature without data analysis.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc expressed significant frustration following his crash at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. The incident occurred during a safety-car restart, ending his hopes of a strong finish in his home race. Leclerc described his car's braking system as "borderline dangerous," citing inconsistent performance over the last two races.
Leclerc's struggles at Monaco came after a disappointing weekend in Canada. He indicated that the issues were not solely due to his driving, but rather problems with the car's brake components. The Monegasque driver stated he would adopt Lewis Hamilton's brake configuration starting with the next race in Barcelona to seek greater consistency.
Brake supplier Brembo has officially responded to Leclerc's comments, calling his conclusions "premature." In a statement, Brembo expressed surprise and emphasized the necessity of analyzing telemetry data with Ferrari's engineers before determining the cause of the incident. The company highlighted its long-standing partnership with Ferrari and its role as a leading supplier across the entire Formula 1 grid.
