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Ferrari president John Elkann has said Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc need to “talk less” and implied the Formula 1 team lacks unity in a surprising criticism after its Brazilian Grand Prix double retirement
Ferrari president John Elkann criticized Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for talking too much and implied a lack of unity within the Formula 1 team following a double retirement at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Leclerc’s race ended early due to a collision, and Hamilton retired with car damage after an incident on the first lap in Brazil, where Ferrari had a disappointing performance overall.
After the race, Ferrari dropped to fourth place in the constructors’ championship, trailing Mercedes and Red Bull.
Elkann’s comments at an event for Milano Cortina 2026 highlighted the team’s disappointment and emphasized the need for drivers to focus on racing rather than talking.
Despite Leclerc’s strong performances, Ferrari has struggled to be a serious contender for victory this season, raising concerns about the unity and performance of the team.
