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Leclerc Makes Feelings Clear on Hamilton as Ferrari Team Orders and Radio Drama Unpacked
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have addressed the fallout from a tense and disappointing Miami Grand Prix, clearing the air on team orders and heated radio exchanges that fueled post-race speculation.
Ferrari’s strategy in Miami raised eyebrows, particularly with two mid-race position swaps between Hamilton and Leclerc as the team attempted to chase down Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. The plan ultimately failed, leaving both drivers visibly frustrated. However, Leclerc was quick to clarify that his frustration was not directed at Hamilton.
“My frustration wasn’t with Lewis,” Leclerc said after the race. “We were both doing what we could. The situation was just frustrating overall, especially when the strategy didn’t deliver.”
Meanwhile, Hamilton’s radio messages became a hot topic, with one sarcastic remark during the race claiming Ferrari had taken a “tea break” during a key strategy call. The blunt tone raised concerns of tension between Hamilton and race engineer Riccardo Adami, but Hamilton has since explained the comment was made in jest.
“It was just sarcasm,” Hamilton said. “In a tough race like that, sometimes you say things in the heat of the moment. I wasn’t angry with Riccardo. I even had a chat with Fred Vasseur]after the race — everything’s fine.”
Elsewhere, debate is still raging over the first-lap clash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. While the stewards ruled it a racing incident, Sky Sports F1 analyst Anthony Davidson took a closer look at the footage and acknowledged why Norris felt Verstappen’s move was “a bit dirty,” suggesting the Red Bull driver came dangerously close to forcing him off track.
With the team now preparing for the next round at Imola, Ferrari will be hoping to resolve internal frustrations and get both drivers back in the fight. Despite the setbacks in Miami, both Leclerc and Hamilton appear to be aligned — focused on improving, not blaming.
