Ferrari Boss Reminds Quarrelling Drivers that Team Comes First
Vasseur said the drivers must respect Ferrari first after their opening-lap clash in Mexico cost the team a likely victory and a 1-2 finish.
- On Thursday evening in Brazil, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur convened a summit with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to address their opening-lap clash at the Mexico City Grand Prix, stating it is time to "turn the page."
- In Mexico last Sunday, Hamilton and Leclerc tangled while battling for the lead, allowing Max Verstappen to secure victory; Hamilton later alleged Leclerc races teammates more aggressively than other rivals.
- Former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz described the intense Scuderia environment as "a bit exacerbated," while Vasseur acknowledged he is prepared to "deal with the negative" consequences of managing two competitive drivers.
- Emphasizing that "Ferrari comes first," Vasseur stressed Hamilton and Leclerc must respect each other and prioritize the team and brand, confirming that established racing guidelines remain unchanged.
- Ferrari is already working toward next year's championship with the SF-26, with Vasseur maintaining that internal friction is an unavoidable reality when fielding two elite drivers capable of fighting for wins.
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Ferrari boss reminds quarrelling drivers that team comes first
Speaking to reporters at a scheduled news conference following opening practice at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Vasseur confirmed that he met seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to discuss their clash and performance in Mexico last Sunday. "The guidelines are always the same," said Vasseur. "They are two competitors with a fighting spirit for sure, but they need to have respect for each other. "But mainly, and firstly, they need…
The mood at Ferrari is tremendously smoky. Now the two Formula 1 drivers are sitting at a table instead of covering up with angry tirades - or fighting on the track.
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volksfreund.deIt's brewing at Ferrari. The trigger is a duel between Hamilton and Leclerc in Mexico. The record world champion wants to talk more clearly. The team leader reports about a debate.
More than an hour face-to-face at the hotel, the principal team reiterated that the brand is bigger than both. No more duels will be tolerated if they put the result at risk. The Cavallino did not like the continuing controversy of the English
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