P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton should have handed back a position to Charles Leclerc after being told to do so by Ferrari, but failed by half a second.
Charles Leclerc suggested that Lewis Hamilton did not follow the rules by not giving back a position on the final lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc, on older tires, allowed his Ferrari teammate to overtake him in an attempt to attack other competitors ahead. Despite a close finish, Hamilton failed to yield back the position to Leclerc as instructed by the team. Leclerc felt Hamilton’s actions did not align with the unwritten rule of sportsmanship in such situations. However, Leclerc emphasized that the focus should be on their overall performance rather than the specific positions in the race. Leclerc acknowledged the need to respect rules in future races but emphasized the bigger picture beyond just individual rankings.
