Ferrari faces Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc management test after Dutch GP, says pundit
Former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton has questioned Ferrari's ability to handle the dynamic between seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. During an episode of the Up To Speed podcast following the Dutch Grand Prix, Buxton compared Ferrari's pitwall hesitation with Mercedes' quick team orders. While the Brackley outfit seamlessly orchestrated a position swap, Ferrari avoided issuing…
Ferrari is facing a management test with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, according to pundit Will Buxton. Buxton compared Ferrari's pitwall hesitation with Mercedes' quick team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. While Mercedes seamlessly swapped positions, Ferrari avoided issuing orders.
Leclerc has spoken out about not trying to recreate Max Verstappen's path to success at Red Bull. He said it would be a "mistake" to try and follow Verstappen's footsteps, instead choosing to "focus on my own situation" in search of a first title with Ferrari. Leclerc currently sits fifth in the Drivers' standings, 28 points behind his teammate Hamilton.
Hamilton has carried out a remarkable turnaround from 2025 to become Ferrari's best hope of a title so far in 2026. According to Motorsport.com, Buxton questioned Ferrari's ability to handle the dynamic between Hamilton and Leclerc.
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