Back to News
general

Leclerc reveals brake issues behind his struggles in Montreal sprint qualifying

F1TechnicalMay 23, 2026

From the first laps of the day, Charles Leclerc never looked settled. While the SF‑26 showed strong baseline speed — Hamilton even topped SQ1 — Leclerc’s side of the garage was wrestling with a brake‑balance issue that left him unable to attack corners with confidence.