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 on the opening lap, allowing Max Verstappen to secure victory and prompting Hamilton to allege Leclerc races teammates more aggressively than rivals.
- Former Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz described the Scuderia environment as "a bit exacerbated," noting that racing for Ferrari amplifies internal tensions between teammates competing for wins.
- Vasseur stressed that while Hamilton and Leclerc possess a "fighting spirit," they must prioritize the team and brand, confirming that racing guidelines remain unchanged and demanding mutual respect.
- Ferrari remains focused on next year's championship with the SF-26, though Vasseur acknowledged that managing internal conflicts remains unavoidable when fielding two elite drivers capable of fighting for race 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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