Hamilton retires from Spanish Grand Prix after brake failure, widens championship deficit

Hamilton retired early in Madrid with a brake problem that manifested as a suddenly 'long' pedal; the result broke his run of points finishes and materially damaged his championship prospects.

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- — Hamilton radioed “I’ve got no brakes, guys” before the retirement.
- — The brake pedal went long under braking for Turn 5, briefly recovered, then failed again a few corners later.
- — Ferrari instructed Hamilton to return to the pits and retire on safety grounds rather than risk continuing around the Madring street circuit.
- — The retirement left Hamilton 101 points behind Kimi Antonelli with nine rounds remaining.
- — Hamilton’s run of scoring points in every race this season ended at Madrid.
- — Team and media commentary framed the result as effectively ending his realistic title challenge.

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