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Hamilton & Leclerc Clash: Ferrari's Team Order Dilemma
7 Sep
Summary
- Leclerc and Hamilton had a Lap 1 collision at the Italian Grand Prix.
- Vasseur believes it is too early to implement team orders.
- Hamilton feels team orders should have been implemented earlier.
Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has addressed the ongoing discussion surrounding team orders for drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, particularly in light of a recent on-track incident during the Italian Grand Prix. Vasseur suggested that while team orders may eventually be necessary, the current juncture of the season, shortly before Monza, was premature for such a decision. He believes there is now sufficient time to deliberate with the drivers. Vasseur referenced past seasons, noting that a premature focus on one driver could have altered championship outcomes.
Conversely, Lewis Hamilton expressed that the window for implementing team orders has already closed, indicating it should have been addressed much earlier in the season. His comments follow a Lap 1 collision with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, which saw Hamilton go off into the gravel and lose positions. Hamilton, now 76 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, emphasized his clean racing style and commitment to not jeopardizing the team's efforts.
