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Ferrari president John Elkann is ‘not happy’ with Lewis Hamilton drama but it’s all his fault

Ferrari president John Elkann has been heavily critical of his drivers in the past, and he is certainly not impressed with the current situation within…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ferrari president John Elkann is ‘not happy’ with Lewis Hamilton drama but it’s all his fault
Key Things to Know
  • F1 Oversteer argues Ferrari president John Elkann is to blame for ongoing tensions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
  • Reports indicate Elkann is unhappy after an opening-lap clash in Mexico cost Ferrari a potential 1-2 finish.
  • Charles Leclerc received a five-second penalty for leaving the track, handing the Mexico GP victory to Red Bull.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari president John Elkann is reportedly unhappy with intra-team drama following a lap-one clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City GP, though F1 Oversteer argues Elkann is to blame for failing to establish clear rules of engagement. The incident saw both drivers run wide at turn four, ultimately costing Ferrari a potential 1-2 finish and handing victory to Red Bull after Leclerc received a five-second penalty.

Team principal Fred Vasseur is now considering formal rules of combat and is set to hold face-to-face talks with Hamilton and Leclerc in Sao Paulo. F1 Oversteer asserts that Elkann should have resolved the absence of team racing rules months earlier, warning that ongoing driver infighting threatens Ferrari's championship aspirations.

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