Overview
- Ferrari president John Elkann told Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to focus on driving and "speak less" following the Brazilian Grand Prix.
- Both Ferrari cars retired in São Paulo, costing further ground in the Constructors' standings behind Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes.
- Leclerc urged unity in a social post after his early exit, while Hamilton wrote that he supports the team and "will not give up."
- Elkann pointed to Ferrari’s recent endurance title in Bahrain as an example of team cohesion and reiterated confidence in team principal Frédéric Vasseur.
- The team’s winless streak stands at 25 races since Mexico 2024, with analysts citing intrinsic chassis balance and aerodynamic-load deficits that upgrades have not resolved ahead of the Nov. 23 Las Vegas race.