In his home race in Monaco, Charles Leclerc ended the Grand Prix in frustration after crashing out while fighting for a podium position, blaming a brake issue and expressing anger at Ferrari over team radio.
The Monaco Grand Prix was won by Kimi Antonelli, who kept his composure through multiple incidents to secure his fifth consecutive victory of the season.
Drama unfolded early when Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll hit the barriers at the final corner, triggering a yellow flag.
Later, on lap 66, Leclerc—running in third—crashed in the same section of the track, bringing out a safety car and ultimately a red flag that halted the race.
Leclerc initially questioned Ferrari’s strategy but later rejected responsibility for the crash, insisting the issue was mechanical rather than driver error.
“Honestly, I’m not even going to take the blame,” he said over team radio. “These brakes.”
After the restart delay, track crews cleared debris and repaired damage at the affected corner, where earlier incidents had left broken tarmac and tyre marbles on the surface.
While some analysts suggested track conditions may have contributed, both Stroll and Leclerc pointed to braking problems.
Leclerc was particularly outspoken when speaking to describing a recurring issue with his car’s braking system.
“It’s brakes… it’s like I had no rear brakes,” he said. “That’s what I’m dealing with for two races now.”
Visibly frustrated, he added: “Today, I look like an idiot… it’s borderline dangerous.”
The race itself was filled with chaos, including multiple pit lane speeding penalties and further controversy involving race execution.
George Russell received a penalty, while Lewis Hamilton went on to finish second. Isack Hadjar secured third place, with Oscar Piastri finishing fourth after failing to capitalise on the race incidents.
Max Verstappen also endured a difficult day, stalling on the grid before retiring on the opening lap.
In total, seven drivers failed to finish a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix marked by crashes, penalties, and safety car interruptions.