Leclerc says Ferrari teammate battle with Hamilton is being over-analysed
Charles Leclerc said conclusions drawn from his on-track fights with Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton are wrong and that the situation has been over-analysed. James Hinchcliffe said Ferrari is happy to manage the rivalry, arguing it is what the team wanted when it signed Hamilton.
Leclerc pushed back on interpretations of his battles with Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton, saying the conclusions being made are wrong. He described the situation as being over-analysed.
On Motorsport.com, former IndyCar driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe said Ferrari is happy to manage the intra-team rivalry between Hamilton and Leclerc. He said that is exactly what the Maranello team wanted when it signed the seven-time champion.
Motorsport.com also said Hamilton struggled in his first Ferrari season in 2025 before bouncing back in 2026 after adapting.
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