Leclerc admits going ‘too far’ in Hamilton shunt in Italy

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc stated that he enjoyed the battle with teammate Lewis Hamilton during the Italian Grand Prix, despite the controversy surrounding their clash on the opening lap. Leclerc clarified that his move was "going too far" on his part, but he acknowledged the excessive focus on the incident. He emphasized that the discussion should be centered on the performance of the red cars rather than the incident itself, which he found unfair.

Leclerc praised his rival's talent, mentioning that he believed Hamilton's potential was evident from the previous year. He recognized that Hamilton had developed a skill set that was working exceptionally well, and although it might not have come as a surprise, it was still impressive. Leclerc also highlighted Kimi Antolin's remarkable progress in his junior career and his exceptional performance this year, comparing him to George Russell in terms of driving style and effectiveness in the current hybrid era cars.