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F1·June 17, 2026 08:23 AM ET

Villeneuve says Leclerc 'not prepared' for Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence

Villeneuve warns Leclerc on his surging teammate.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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"Leclerc's not prepared for that" ❌ Jacques Villeneuve on the resurgence of Lewis Hamilton this season 🔴 https://t.co/S

What happened: Jacques Villeneuve said Charles Leclerc is "not prepared" for the resurgence of Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton this season, in comments aired by Sky Sports F1. The former world champion framed Hamilton's recent upturn in form as a mounting threat to Leclerc inside the same garage.

Why it matters: An emerging pecking order between the two Ferrari drivers would shape how the team divides focus and strategy for the rest of the campaign. The remarks add pressure on Leclerc, who recently lamented a home DNF, to respond as Hamilton finds his footing in red.

What to watch: Watch how Leclerc answers on track at the next round and whether Ferrari signals any shift in driver priority.

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