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Ferrari drivers clash over Brazil race
Ferrari faces internal tension as Hamilton and Leclerc prepare for critical meeting.
In brief
Ferrari faces internal tension as Hamilton and Leclerc prepare for critical meeting. Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc will meet to resolve track rivalry after Mexico GP, risking team performance in 2027 season. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Ferrari tensions escalate
Ferrari prepares for critical meeting between Hamilton, Leclerc and team principal Vasseur after Mexico GP.
“The tensions that emerged in the Mexico Grand Prix have not yet subsided”
2027 season at stake
Meeting aims to define team rules for 2027 after recent performance improvements.
“An important meeting not only for the end of the season, but above all with a view to 2027”
Hamilton's stance
Hamilton reaffirmed his position after Mexico GP without backtracking.
“There was no backtracking and no attempt to play down what happened”
Leclerc's absence
Leclerc missed media commitments due to family ahead of child's birth.
“Leclerc went to be with his family ahead of the birth of his child with his wife, alexandra”
Vasseur's role
Team principal must establish rules to prevent internal conflicts.
“Vasseur's task will be to listen to both drivers and, above all, establish rules that leave no room for interpretation”
Hamilton's background
Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari after Rosberg's retirement.
“Following nicol rosberg's retirement at the end of 2016, the british driver enjoyed many years at mercedes”
Leclerc's position
Leclerc has been with Ferrari since 2019 and feels he has earned his place.
“The monegasque has endured difficult seasons, accepted the technical limitations of cars that have often fallen short of expectations”
Team performance
Ferrari scored more points than any other team in last three races.
“Over the last three races, the scuderia has scored more points than any other team in the constructors' championship”
2027 implications
Ferrari aims to compete in 2027 season opener with strong team dynamics.
“The 2026 season is now entering its closing stages, but ferrari is already working towards next year's championship”
Critical meeting
Hamilton and Leclerc will meet to resolve internal conflict before 2027 season.
“It will be an important meeting. Not so much to establish who was right or wrong in mexico, but to define a principle that both drivers must respect”
What matters most
Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc will meet to resolve track rivalry after Mexico GP, risking team performance in 2027 season.
