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F1: Lewis Hamilton is ‘Not Very Liked’ at Ferrari, Claims Insider

A journalist has spilled the beans on a current team's atmosphere.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:46 AM
F1: Lewis Hamilton is ‘Not Very Liked’ at Ferrari, Claims Insider
Key Things to Know
  • F1 journalist Piergiuseppe Donadoni claimed Lewis Hamilton is 'not very liked' at Ferrari due to his political behavior.
  • Tensions flared after a first-lap clash between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Mexican Grand Prix cost Ferrari a potential win.
  • Hamilton publicly criticized Leclerc's mentality following the race, alleging internal talks were needed.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 journalist Piergiuseppe Donadoni reported that Lewis Hamilton is "not very liked" at Ferrari following internal friction at the Mexican Grand Prix. Donadoni claimed to AutocRacer that the seven-time world champion is playing political games against teammate Charles Leclerc to gain leverage within the Italian team, adding that Hamilton's conduct has not endeared him to engineers or team staff.

Tensions escalated after an opening-lap collision in Mexico, where an aggressive move by Leclerc forced Hamilton off the track and allowed Max Verstappen to take the lead. Hamilton openly questioned Leclerc's "do or die" mentality to the media post-race, leaving Leclerc reportedly fuming as Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Drivers' Championship.

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