Hamilton retires early from Spanish Grand Prix after brake problem
Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire from the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix on Lap 7 after an early brake issue on his Ferrari. Hamilton said he was "lucky to make it round" to the garage after the problem developed in the opening laps.
Hamilton’s race in Madrid’s Spanish Grand Prix ended on Lap 7 after a brake problem on his Ferrari. Before the issue worsened, he had been battling Max Verstappen for third place.
According to Hamilton, the brake pedal started going long in the first couple of laps. He later said he was "lucky to make it round" to the garage.
Ferrari and Hamilton initially hoped he might be able to continue after changing a few settings, but the problem ultimately forced his retirement from the race.
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