Overview
- Ralf Schumacher told Sky Deutschland on Thursday that he sees signs of an internal power struggle involving Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari leadership.
- The comments followed Hamilton’s decision in the Singapore Grand Prix to ignore a team strategy call during a Virtual Safety Car window, a choice that left him sixth as tyre wear worsened.
- Charles Leclerc finished second in Singapore, meaning Ferrari lost a likely double podium when Hamilton declined the pit call.
- Hamilton publicly described the Singapore result as a “painful lesson,” accepted full responsibility for the outcome, and was still praised for his raw pace that weekend.
- There is no independent confirmation of deeper internal conflict at Ferrari and the issue will be watched closely at the United States Grand Prix in Austin as a test of the team’s decision‑making and cohesion.