When the lights went out at Monza, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton engaged in a fierce duel that ended in an incident. Yet, what's more puzzling is why the two Ferrari drivers were at each other's throats when they aren't fighting for the world championship.
F1 history shows that teammate clashes always had a clear goal: fighting for the title. Senna-Prost, Mansell-Piquet, Webber-Vettel, and Rosberg-Hamilton all heated up when their cars were capable of winning. The closest example, Hamilton and Rosberg at Mercedes in 2014, changed dramatically once the dominant car arrived.
But the Leclerc-Hamilton case is different. Ferrari isn't competitive for the title this year, and the stats confirm it. Both drivers also have long-term contracts, so it's not about the future. So, what sparked the tension?
Maybe there are internal factors not visible to the public. It could be a battle of egos between star drivers, or different racing styles causing friction on track. What's clear is that the Turn 1 incident leaves many questions.
Hamilton, with his experience, should have been wiser. Leclerc, building his reputation, might feel the need to prove himself. Unfortunately, without a winning car, such conflicts only hurt the team.
Ferrari needs to defuse this tension quickly. If not, a already difficult season could get worse. Fans are left wondering if this feud will continue at the next round.
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