Charles Leclerc

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SEP 14, 2026

Ferrari to investigate Lewis Hamilton’s Madring brake failure (team statement)

Ferrari confirmed an internal inquiry into a brake pedal/pressure issue that caused Hamilton’s retirement; the team has not linked the fault to Leclerc or reported any driver availability impact.

In this brief: 2 sections 1 min read
    • Vasseur: team does not yet know exact cause and will investigate thoroughly.
    • Team attempted fixes from the pit wall but the issue recurred, leading to Hamilton’s retirement.
    • Ferrari noted a long pedal (loss of brake feel/pressure) as the reported symptom.
    • The probe could require component inspections or setup changes across both cars.
    • Articles report Ferrari will run a full investigation; no official statement linked the fault to Leclerc’s car.
    • No driver availability or safety announcement affecting Leclerc has been issued.
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