The turbulent tension that recently shook the Scuderia Ferrari garage appears to have fully subsided. Team Principal Fred Vasseur has confirmed that the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc is back on solid ground following the fierce on-track battles witnessed at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
This internal friction originated from an intense wheel-to-wheel duel between the two teammates that ultimately cost the Maranello squad a golden opportunity for victory. Addressing the heated situation, the team management immediately held a crucial debriefing session during the following race weekend at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace Interlagos to realign their competitive mindset.
Speaking during the official team principals' press conference, Vasseur openly shared the details of the closed-door meeting with his drivers. "They work for the team, and the team must come first. Certainly, we failed together in that situation because we were running in first and second places and ultimately did not win the race," Vasseur stated regarding the team's collective accountability.
The French boss also emphasized that the message delivered to his star drivers was crystal clear and non-negotiable. The interests of the brand, the dedicated factory personnel, and the passionate Tifosi worldwide must always remain at the absolute forefront above any individual ambitions on the asphalt.
Despite external debates sparked by the incident—including opinions from former world champion Damon Hill suggesting that the Prancing Horse outfit should establish a clear number-one driver—Vasseur opted for a constructive dialogue to diffuse the psychological pressure within the pit lane.
While the racing action in Brazil proved difficult as both drivers faced grid penalties resulting in an eighth-place finish for Leclerc and ninth for Hamilton, Vasseur found immense encouragement in the way the atmosphere shifted behind closed doors.
"We had a good conversation. We cleared the situation up. I believe we have recalibrated our mindset. They left my office and were joking with each other. That is a good sign, and I hope it stays that way," Vasseur concluded, signaling a return of harmony within the Italian camp.
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