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Hamilton addresses Ferrari dynamic with Leclerc ahead of Brazilian GP

Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points entering Brazil.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 13m1 min read
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What happened: Following their lap-one clash in Mexico City, Lewis Hamilton addressed his working relationship with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. Team principal Fred Vasseur held an hour-long meeting with both drivers to reaffirm that team objectives supersede individual battles.

Why it matters: Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points in the constructors' championship heading into the São Paulo Grand Prix. Team management has kept rules of engagement unchanged despite external scrutiny over teammate friction. Both drivers also carry 10-place grid penalties after exceeding season engine allocations.

By the numbers: Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points in the constructors' standings, while both drivers incurred 10-place grid penalties for exceeding the four-engine limit.

What to watch: Ferrari takes the grid at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace looking to recover positions following their engine penalties.

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