On a tense day at Ferrari's home Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion, criticized his teammate Charles Leclerc and called for the establishment of 'battle rules' within the team. This came as Hamilton ultimately finished sixth after a crash at the first chicane.
Crash at ۱۶۰ mph
The incident that led to Leclerc's exit from the race occurred at a speed of ۱۶۰ mph and clearly had a negative impact on Ferrari's performance. The crash happened while Leclerc was attempting to overtake Hamilton, ultimately resulting in the collision. This event not only jeopardized the result for Ferrari but also prompted Hamilton to strongly criticize his teammate's behavior.
Call for Clarity
In a post-race interview, Hamilton clearly stated that he never resorts to unsportsmanlike methods in his competitions and urged Ferrari to establish clear rules for intra-team competition. He said: "I never resort to dirty racing. If we want to work together in this team, we need to have clear rules for interaction." This request from Hamilton comes at a time when Ferrari has not performed well in recent Grands Prix, bringing disappointing results for its fans. Given the recent crises within the team, this issue could lead to further tensions in the future.
Ultimately, Ferrari must quickly address these issues and prevent further tensions by establishing clear rules. Could this crisis lead to larger changes within the team? Only time will tell.
