Schumacher says Hamilton 'not fast enough' against Leclerc

Ralf Schumacher has said Lewis Hamilton is "not fast enough" against Charles Leclerc to be treated as Ferrari's number one driver. He argued that Hamilton would not face the same debate his brother Michael did at Ferrari if he were clearly ahead of his team-mate, and said Hamilton needed to be ahead of Leclerc in every race.

Schumacher was speaking to Sky Sports Germany about the Ferrari pairing in Brazil. He also criticised Hamilton's response to the opening-lap clash with Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Hamilton accused Leclerc of a "do or die" attitude. Schumacher said Hamilton's radio comments, which he compared to Al Capone, were a problem.

Hamilton and Leclerc held clear-the-air talks with team principal Fred Vasseur before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, and both drivers insist the matter is behind them.