Opens 'thorough' investigation into Lewis Hamilton brake failure
Ferrari has promised a full probe after Hamilton reported a 'long' brake pedal and later brushed a barrier, with hydraulic pressure loss suggested as a likely cause; the team will examine whether this links to earlier brake-feel problems this season.
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Vasseur: the pedal was 'long' early in the race and the team tried to fix the problem remotely from the pit wall.
Ferrari has not yet identified the exact root cause according to post-race comments.
The team called Hamilton in when the fault reappeared rather than risk continuing at the Madring.
Hamilton reported the pedal 'took a step' under braking for Turn 5, carried extra speed and brushed a barrier.
The pedal returned to normal briefly, then went 'long' again a few corners later.
RacingNews365 and other outlets note a hydraulic pressure loss is a typical origin of a long pedal.
Hamilton recorded his first DNF of the 2026 season in Madrid after seven laps.
Ferrari has experienced brake-feel issues earlier in the year; the team will assess links to prior faults.
The investigation's outcome could influence reliability fixes and setup guidance ahead of upcoming races.