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Jacques Villeneuve adds further heat on Ferrari chairman John Elkann.
Jacques Villeneuve criticized Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s comments about Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, expressing concern about potential strain on the driver-team relationship. He highlighted past conflicts between Ferrari and drivers like Prost, Mansell, Alonso, and Vettel, suggesting a pattern. Villeneuve questioned the timing of Elkann’s remarks, noting the recent success in WEC compared to F1. He warned that the criticism may affect the drivers personally and hinder team unity and positive mindset. Villeneuve stressed the importance of managing emotions and avoiding negative impact on the team’s energy and public image in the face of continuous media scrutiny and the pressures of non-winning seasons.
