Lewis Hamilton handed F1 title blow with Spanish GP exit

Lewis Hamilton has been compelled to retire from the System 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid following a brake situation, denting his slender World Championship hopes.

5 laps into the race, the Ferrari driver complained to over crew radio that he felt his brake pedal going lengthy shortly after Max Verstappen let him go to take third place.

Unable to speed up for concern of not having the ability to sluggish the automobile, Hamilton was subsequently overtaken by his teammate, after which by the opposite automobiles on the grid, slipping all the way down to final place.

HAMILTON OUT!

Brake failure sends the #Ferrari driver into an early retirement#F1 #Hamilton #SpanishGP pic.twitter.com/w6EyxMzJLX

— Motorsport Week (@MotorsportWeek) September 13, 2026

The Briton was in a position to limp into the pits on Lap 7, marking the top of his race.

This adopted a lap 1 scuffle between Hamilton and Verstappen, which noticed the 2 practically make contact because the Crimson Bull was compelled off monitor. Because of this, Verstappen went forward of Hamilton after which overtook Kimi Antonelli, however was compelled to concede two positions after the crew ordered him to Hamilton the place again.