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Ferrari insiders accuse Lewis Hamilton of blaming engineers for his own mistakes

Lewis Hamilton’s recent criticism of Ferrari has exposed some of the divisions within the team. After a run-in with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian…

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 8:00 AM
Ferrari insiders accuse Lewis Hamilton of blaming engineers for his own mistakes
Key Things to Know
  • Ferrari insiders are divided over Lewis Hamilton's public criticism and demands for operational changes.
  • Some team personnel believe Hamilton has blamed engineers for his own errors and subpar performances.
  • Hamilton questioned team rules following a collision with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lewis Hamilton's criticism of Ferrari has revealed internal divisions within the team following an on-track incident with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix. According to reports from Corriere della Sera, staff reactions at Maranello are split regarding Hamilton's demands for operational changes and complaints over team principal Fred Vasseur's leadership.

While some staff consider Hamilton's frustration justified, other team members claim he has made too many on-track errors and unfairly blamed engineers for his own subpar performances. Internal friction has also grown regarding Hamilton's extensive intervention in team operations, alongside ongoing dissatisfaction within the trackside engineering department.

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