Charles Leclerc is more ‘loved’ within Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton has created a ‘deep rift’

Journalist Giorgio Terruzzi claims a deep rift exists between Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, noting Leclerc remains more loved within the team. Speaking on Terruzzi Racconta, Terruzzi reported that Hamilton rubs people the wrong way by seeking excessive internal influence, while Leclerc implicitly plays politics through silence following on-track collisions.

The friction follows multiple race incidents between the drivers during the 2026 season, including clashes at Monza and Mexico City that cost Ferrari potential victories. With Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur managing the tension, the rivalry risks escalating further in 2027 as both drivers target championship priority.