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Lewis Hamilton spoke to Charles Leclerc about team orders mix-up: “It won’t happen again”
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc spoke after Ferrari’s team orders mix-up at the 2025 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where Hamilton finished eighth and Leclerc just behind. The drivers had different strategies, with Leclerc on mediums and Hamilton on hards. Leclerc’s race was hampered by being stuck behind another driver, enabling Hamilton to catch up and Ferrari instructed Leclerc to let Hamilton pass. The team intended for Hamilton to return the position to Leclerc by the end of the race. The drivers discussed the incident and resolved any issues, focusing on improving communication to prevent similar situations in the future. Hamilton emphasized the need for better decision-making in qualifying to capitalize on the team’s strong pace.
