Ferrari urged to back Lewis Hamilton as Guenther Steiner issues team order warning

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has called on Ferrari to establish clear rules of engagement and back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc, if the Italian team wishes to remain competitive in the 2026 championship. This advice comes following internal tensions at the team during the Dutch Grand Prix, where Hamilton and Leclerc's differing strategies led to friction between the drivers.

Steiner believes Ferrari did not adequately prepare its drivers for potential team orders and argues that the team should support the driver with the better chance of winning, in this case, Lewis Hamilton. He emphasized that the responsibility lies with Ferrari's team principal, Fred Vasseur, to have the necessary conversation and stressed that John Elkann should not be involved, as it is his duty to secure a world championship for the team.