Charles Leclerc endured a forgettable Spanish Grand Prix, forced to retire late in the race due to a hydraulic failure that left his Ferrari without brakes, power steering, or shifts. The weekend was compromised early when Leclerc crashed in Q3, relegating him to a P10 start. While he managed to climb to P6, further progress proved impossible before the mechanical issue struck. This starkly contrasted with teammate Lewis Hamilton’s triumph, who secured his first victory for Ferrari after Leclerc had moved aside for him earlier.
Hamilton's win marks his third consecutive podium finish, highlighting Ferrari's significant upgrade progress. Leclerc, however, hasn't reached the podium since Japan, a stark difference in form. This setback puts more pressure on Leclerc to deliver consistent results, especially with Hamilton now finding his stride at Ferrari and potentially shifting team dynamics heading into the Austrian Grand Prix.
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