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Ferrari chief tells Hamilton and Leclerc to ‘talk less’
Ferrari F1 chairman John Elkann advised Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to “talk less” following a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix for the team. Despite the sprint weekend offering a maximum of 58 points, Ferrari only scored six, dropping behind Red Bull and Mercedes in the constructors’ championship race. Leclerc’s race was cut short due to a collision, while Hamilton’s chances were dashed on lap one.
Elkann expressed his disappointment with Ferrari’s performance in the race and emphasized the importance of the drivers focusing on the upcoming challenges. The chairman noted the successful unity within Ferrari during the recent 8 Hours of Bahrain race, where they clinched the WEC title.
Ferrari is now aiming to secure second place in the constructors’ championship, trailing Red Bull and Mercedes by four and 36 points, respectively. With only three race weekends left, Hamilton and Leclerc must deliver outstanding performances to close the gap to Mercedes. The team’s focus is on finishing the 2025 season strongly before preparing for significant regulation changes in 2026.
