Leclerc calls Ferrari brake failure ‘dangerous’ Monaco
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- Leclerc said the brake issue was “borderline dangerous” after his Monaco Grand Prix crash.
- Ferrari suffered failure of three of its four brakes, causing Leclerc to lose control into the barriers while running in a podium position late in the race.
- The Chequered Flag Podcast aired Leclerc’s remarks, with BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reading them out.
- BBC Sport categorises the story under its Formula 1 section and links to a related piece titled “Monaco great for Hamilton but no fairytale for Leclerc”.
- The article was published two days ago and is only available to UK users.
Why it matters: Leclerc’s description of the brake failure as ‘borderline dangerous’ spotlights a serious safety flaw in Ferrari’s car, directly endangering the driver and inviting heightened scrutiny of the team’s engineering standards and race‑day reliability. It also raises concerns for the sport’s governing body and sponsors, who rely on dependable performance to maintain confidence in the competition.
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