During the opening stint of this season, Ferrari has struggled with managing brake system temperatures between the front and rear axles. From what we have learned, this complexity stems from the technical regulations and becomes particularly problematic depending on the driver’s specific driving style.
On tracks like Canada and Monte Carlo, brake management plays a crucial role—albeit for different technical reasons—and this is precisely where the real complications emerged. Lewis Hamilton did not suffer from the same technical headaches as his teammate. According to a report published last Sunday after the Monaco GP by Autoracer, the seven-time world champion had already switched to Carbon Industries material. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc was seemingly trying to persist with the Italian supplier, perhaps out of respect for the strong relationship between Ferrari and Brembo, in an effort to find a solution to the difficulties he was facing.
Everything changes in Monte Carlo
Unfortunately, the situation reached a breaking point in Monte Carlo, where the Monegasque driver was forced to retire due to a technical failure in his braking system right at the Safety Car restart. Our editorial team attempted to contact Brembo directly for official confirmation, though we received no response. However, according to rumors first launched by Autoracer and subsequently picked up by numerous other outlets, it appears Charles Leclerc has decided to test the Carbon Industries material himself during FP1 at the Barcelona GP, just as the driver himself hinted at the end of his home race.
We are currently awaiting official confirmation, but in the meantime, Brembo is feeling the pressure. Ferrari is certainly not the only team relying on the Italian supplier for its braking systems. However, losing them could deal a significant blow to Brembo’s image, potentially straining the historic partnership that Ferrari and Brembo have built and honored over all these years.
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