Lewis Hamilton warned over Ferrari in-fighting with Charles Leclerc after Italian GP collision

Ferrari have cautioned Lewis Hamilton regarding the tension between him and Charles Leclerc, stating it is detrimental to their team. The collision at the start of the Italian Grand Prix saw Hamilton claim Leclerc forced him off the track, though the stewards did not penalize either. Hamilton later told fans not to worry about him, while Leclerc blamed both drivers for the incident, suggesting there was no "we" involved.

Hamilton firmly denied engaging in dirty or unfair racing. He also advocated for a written set of rules guiding their interactions.

Meanwhile, Hamilton's teammate, Nico Rosberg, believes the clash was entirely Leclerc's fault. The incident cost Hamilton six positions, leaving him six behind Leclerc and nearly out of contention for his eighth world title. With 10 races remaining, the gap between the two drivers stands at 76 points. Team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledged the post-Monza clash was unfavorable for Ferrari, but maintained his decision not to grant Hamilton priority in their championship pursuit.

Vasseur compared this to the situation with Oscar Piastri at a similar stage last season, where McLaren could have fully supported him, potentially securing a different champion. Ultimately, Vasseur noted that decisions like these are made too early and cannot be frozen positions – a difficult call for any team principal.