Close encounters on track
Between the radio teams of the Dutch Grand Prix and the first two corners of the Italian Grand Prix, it is clear that in terms of management the Ferrari pit wall could have done a bit better with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
The philosophy of “no engagement rules” between drivers, revealed by the English champion and essentially confirmed by Frederic Vasseur, has shown its weakest side.
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Of course, one could argue that Ferrari does not seem to be fighting for the world championship. But it is also true that Frederic Vasseur has always indicated the constructors’ championship points as a priority and the recent tense stories on track between Leclerc and Hamilton have brought fewer points than could have been obtained.
And currently Ferrari is closer to third-place McLaren (+59) than to first-place Mercedes (-122).
Leclerc denies friction
One of the first things said by Charles Leclerc to journalists, who were waiting for him after the bad accident at Parabolica that ended his race, was precisely about the relationship with Hamilton.
The Monegasque emphasized with some resentment: “I really don’t know who is spreading this narrative that we are against each other. At Zandvoort it was talked about way too much”.
And it must be said that in these hours on social media there is a very sad all-against-all between the overenthusiastic fans of Leclerc and Hamilton, with insults and harsh words flying around. And clearly calling these people ‘fans’ would be an insult to true fans.
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After the crash in Monza, Charles Leclerc will undergo checks to ensure he has not suffered any aftereffects from the heavy impact and is in good health for the Madrid round next weekend.
