Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have recently expressed their solidarity with Ferrari engineers and fans on Instagram. This gesture follows a directive from chairman John Elkann, urging them to concentrate on their driving and minimize public statements.
The past weekend brought a mix of achievements and setbacks for Ferrari in motorsport. While the team triumphed in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships at the World Endurance Championship finale in Bahrain, the Brazilian Grand Prix proved disastrous. Hamilton’s race was cut short after a collision with Franco Colapinto’s Alpine damaged his SF-25, forcing him to retire. Leclerc also faced misfortune, being involved in an incident with Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli that prevented him from finishing the race.
As a result of the double non-finish in Brazil, Ferrari now sits in fourth place in the World Championship, trailing Mercedes by 26 points and Red Bull by four. Elkann expressed disappointment over the results, emphasizing the need for unity within the team.
In response to Elkann’s comments, Hamilton and Leclerc indirectly shared their perspectives. Hamilton’s Instagram post thanked fans for their support despite the disappointing race outcome, affirming his commitment to keep pushing forward. Leclerc acknowledged the challenging weekend in São Paulo and emphasized the importance of unity to overcome the team’s current situation in the constructors’ championship battle.
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