Leclerc and Hamilton tensions persist despite Brazil truce

Ferrari's Formula 1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were well behaved at the Brazilian Grand Prix after a meeting with team principal Fred Vasseur, following Hamilton's criticism of Leclerc after the Mexico run-in. Hamilton said everything was good and that the two had an open discussion, while Vasseur said the situations could not be compared and that he hoped the calm would last.

Leclerc acknowledged that tension remains and that both drivers want to finish ahead of each other, adding that discussing such issues helps. The Brazilian fight was only for minor points positions, so the true test is expected when Ferrari is challenging for wins again.

Sainz, Leclerc's former Ferrari team-mate, said they had strong but respectful fights and that the most difficult aspect was the polarised fanbase and media pressure surrounding Ferrari rather than the issues between them, which were usually resolved the same night.