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Emotional contrast highlighted between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after Imola
Sky Sports F1 commentator Harry Benjamin pointed out the marked emotional difference between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Ferrari rebounded from a Q2 setback to secure two cars finishing in the top six. Hamilton achieved his best result of the 2025 F1 season, taking fourth place. Leclerc finished sixth, hindered by the timing of the Safety Car instances. Post-race, Hamilton expressed optimism about his recent progress, while Leclerc was disheartened by Ferrari’s performance compared to rivals. Benjamin recognized a noticeable contrast in attitudes between Hamilton and Leclerc, with Hamilton deriving confidence from closing the gap and Leclerc facing challenges in his home race weekend at Monaco. Ferrari’s disappointing 2025 season has seen them trailing significantly in the standings compared to the previous year, showcasing struggles in low-speed performance that marked their previous successes. Benjamin criticized Ferrari’s inconsistency and lack of progress, highlighting the missed opportunity to capitalize on their strong finish in the previous season and urging them to address their shortcomings swiftly.
