Jun 7, 2021 · ‘Brake magic’ is actually a button on the rear of the steering wheel that is a very clever tool to help drivers generate heat quickly for the front tyres.

Jun 6, 2021 · Lewis Hamilton's lock-up at the restart of Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix was caused by him accidentally hitting the 'magic button' on his steering wheel that alters brake balance.

Jun 7, 2021 · After a dramatic weekend at the 2021 Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, we learned that Lewis Hamilton’s dramatic tire lockup on corner one of the restart was due to something called the “Magic Button.” What is this magic button, and what does it do?

Jun 7, 2021 · Lewis Hamilton threw away a potential Formula 1 victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by accidentally pressing a 'magic' button on his steering wheel. Motorsport.com's Jon Noble tells us what...

Mar 31, 2022 · Mercedes has fitted a shroud around its ‘brake magic’ button on the steering wheel of its 2021 Formula 1 car to act as a “short-term” fix following Lewis Hamilton’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix restart...

Mar 7, 2025 · The seven-time world champion got a great launch from the standing restart after a late red-flag period and momentarily surged into the lead ahead of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez, only to lock up and run down the escape road at Turn 1.Hamilton dropped to the rear of the field and ended his remarkable run...

Jun 17, 2021 · Lewis Hamilton has provided an insight into the measures taken by Mercedes to avoid a repeat of the bizarre 'brake magic' mishap that cost the seven-time F1 champion a potential victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Jun 7, 2021 · Lewis Hamilton threw away a potential Formula 1 victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix by accidentally pressing a "magic" button on his steering wheel. Here is what that magic brake setting...

Jun 10, 2021 · Explaining in detail what happened in their latest post-race debrief video, Mercedes technology director Mike Elliott said Hamilton had put the W12 into all the correct settings as usual for the...

Dec 9, 2020 · Brake magic is already overriding the brake balance to a high front-biased balance, proven by Russell's account during the Sky interview and evident on the dashboard (when brake magic enabled) during the qualifying lap warm up.