The Italian media have come to the defense of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following critical comments from Ferrari chairman John Elkann. Ferrari’s recent slip in the constructors’ championship standings has sparked Elkann to urge the drivers to focus on their performance and less on talking. Hamilton and Leclerc have shown solidarity in their commitment to Ferrari amid Elkann’s remarks. Sky Sports pundits and F1 fans also support the drivers, with Italian publications La Gazzetta dello Sport and Corriere della Sera criticizing Ferrari for not securing championship wins in recent years. The media highlighted the pressures F1 drivers face both on and off the track, emphasizing the need for understanding and support in moments of disappointment. The wider F1 community has engaged in discussions around Elkann’s comments, with the focus shifting to the dynamics within the Ferrari team and the drivers’ handling of setbacks.
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