Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP crash stemmed from ongoing braking issues, not just a cold tire mishap after the Safety Car. Moments before hitting the barrier, Leclerc told Ferrari his rivals would have a "huge advantage" on warmer tires and suggested an extra pit stop. His engineer Bryan Bozzi advised against it, warning of lost positions. Post-crash, a frustrated Leclerc quickly pointed to the brakes, declaring, "I’m not going to take the fucking blame. These fucking brakes." He later elaborated, citing rear brake failure and inconsistent front brake performance as "unacceptable," making the car "impossible" to control in that scenario. While admitting he might be "to blame" for not changing a known brake setup pre-race, he confirmed Ferrari believes they have a fix. This persistent problem needs resolution for Leclerc to challenge for wins beyond his home circuit.
Read the full story at RaceFansLECLERC CALLED FOR EXTRA PIT STOP SHORTLY BEFORE CRASHING OUT OF MONACO GP
Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP crash stemmed from ongoing **braking issues**, not just a cold tire mishap after the Safety Car. Moments before hitting the barrier, Leclerc told Ferrari his rivals would have a "huge advantage" on warmer tires and suggested an extra pit stop. His engineer Bryan Bozzi advised against it, warning of lost positions. Post-crash, a frustrated Leclerc quickly pointed to the brakes, declaring, "I’m not going to take the fucking blame. These fucking brakes." He later elaborated, citing rear brake failure and inconsistent front brake performance as "unacceptable," making the car "impossible" to control in that scenario. While admitting he might be "to blame" for not changing a known brake setup pre-race, he confirmed Ferrari believes they have a fix. This persistent problem needs resolution for Leclerc to challenge for wins beyond his home circuit.
