Elkann reportedly steps in over Hamilton and Leclerc tensions at Ferrari

Ferrari chairman John Elkann has reportedly intervened in the growing tensions between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, instructing team boss Frederic Vasseur to remind the drivers that Ferrari must come first. According to autoracer.it, the move followed a controversial clash between the pair in Mexico, and the team's senior management was unhappy with the public fallout.

Former driver Felipe Massa said something has been missing at Ferrari for many years, noting it has been two decades since the team's last world titles in 2007 and 2008. He suggested Hamilton and Leclerc should be allowed to race freely unless Ferrari is fighting for a championship. Former engineer Luigi Mazzola took a more critical view of Hamilton's behaviour and argued Vasseur must set clear boundaries.

Ralf Schumacher doubts either Ferrari driver can challenge Kimi Antonelli or Max Verstappen next year, saying the lack of a clear number one will continue to trouble the team.