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Damon Hill has shared his feelings on John Elkann’s controversial comments about Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Damon Hill has argued that John Elkann’s controversial comments about Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc could be “demoralising” to the drivers and risks “undermining” them. Following a disastrous grand prix in São Paulo, the Ferrari chairman criticized the drivers, calling on them to focus on racing and unity. Elkann’s comments were seen as overstepping the mark, leading to prompt and decisive backlash. The drivers, Hamilton and Leclerc, responded near-instantly, sharing messages of unity on social media. Hill expressed surprise at Elkann’s remarks and noted that the drivers are likely to be critical given Ferrari’s disappointing season in Formula 1. Ultimately, Hill believes that public criticisms can have a demoralising and undermining effect on the drivers.
