Leclerc says Ferrari-Hamilton battles are being over-analysed

Charles Leclerc has pushed back against conclusions drawn from his on-track battles with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton, saying the situation has been over-analysed. He also argued that what happens at Ferrari is placed under an unfairly intense spotlight.

Leclerc said there have been occasions when Hamilton went too far when the two Ferraris raced each other. His comments came amid wider focus on the intra-team rivalry between the pair.

James Hinchcliffe said Ferrari is happy to manage the growing rivalry between Hamilton and Leclerc, arguing that this is what the team wanted when it signed the seven-time champion. Motorsport.com also noted that Hamilton had struggled in his first Ferrari season in 2025 before improving in 2026 after adapting.