# Ferrari brake fault shocks Leclerc mid-race

> Leclerc's Ferrari suddenly braked on its own during Singapore GP, causing panic.
- Title: Ferrari brake fault shocks Leclerc mid-race · RaceFans
- Summary: Leclerc's Ferrari suddenly braked on its own during Singapore GP, causing panic. Leclerc's Ferrari experienced a mid-race brake malfunction at Singapore GP…
- Keywords: charles leclerc, ferrari, singapore grand prix, racefans, bryan bozzi, lewis hamilton, sports, cars, brake, fault, shocks, Leclerc
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/12/the-car-started-to-brake-on-its-own-leclerc-shocked-by-mid-race-ferrari-fault
- Published: 2026-10-12T13:17:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charles leclerc, ferrari, singapore grand prix, racefans, bryan bozzi, lewis hamilton, sports, cars
## Leclerc's car slowed unexpectedly
Leclerc warned his Ferrari team he almost crashed when his car slowed without warning during the Singapore Grand Prix.
## Mid-race brake malfunction
The fault struck as Leclerc rounded turn 13 on the 46th lap of the race, causing his car to slow unusually while accelerating.
## Leclerc's panic response
Leclerc exclaimed, 'What the fuck happened? The car started to brake on its own!'

> What the fuck happened? The car started to brake on its own!
## Team fixes the issue
Ferrari engineer Bryan Bozzi communicated a settings change to address the problem after two laps.
## Key takeaway

Leclerc's Ferrari experienced a mid-race brake malfunction at Singapore GP, prompting immediate team fixes.