Internal tensions within the Scuderia Ferrari garage have finally cooled down after Charles Leclerc insisted that his feud with team-mate Lewis Hamilton has been completely resolved following clear-the-air talks. The discussions took place in the wake of their feisty opening-lap clash at the previous Mexico City Grand Prix, an incident that ultimately handed victory on a plate to Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
The atmosphere grew tense in the aftermath of the race when the seven-time world champion openly criticized Leclerc and indicated the squad needed urgent internal meetings to prevent similar mistakes in the future. Responding swiftly to the brewing drama, team principal Fred Vasseur gathered both drivers upon arrival at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Interlagos on Thursday evening, delivering a firm message that the collective interests of the team must always take absolute priority over individual battles.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the high-stakes meeting, Leclerc confirmed that the situation had been smoothed over. The Monegasque driver acknowledged that a lot of noise had surrounded the team over the past week, but emphasized that everything had been settled and he was fully focused on maximizing the remainder of the race weekend in Sao Paulo. The heated rivalry talk has now been firmly put to bed by both camps.
However, while peace may have been restored off the track, severe technical struggles plagued Ferrari during Friday practice at Interlagos. Leclerc, who sat out of FP1 as rookie Dino Beganovic took over his SF-26, endured a difficult afternoon as both red cars ended up lagging behind in sixth and seventh fastest positions, highlighting a concerning lack of raw pace compared to their primary competitors.
Leclerc admitted that FP2 offered one of the worst feelings he has experienced inside a Formula 1 car all year, prompting the team to plan significant setup overhauls overnight. Despite the on-track setbacks, the weekend holds profound personal meaning for Leclerc following the birth of his first child, Bianca, alongside his wife Alexandra, giving the Ferrari star an unforgettable wave of positive emotion away from the paddock spotlight.
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