Steiner and Pundits Challenge Elkann Over Ferrari Driver Rebuke
The pushback follows a São Paulo double DNF that dropped the team to fourth in the constructors' standings.
Overview
- John Elkann told Italian media that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc should "talk less" and focus on driving, praising mechanics and engineers and pointing to WEC success as a model of unity.
- Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok argued the real problem is car performance, saying Hamilton and Leclerc would have been title contenders with McLaren-level pace.
- Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner labeled Elkann’s public remarks a leadership mistake and said such criticism should not be delivered in the media.
- Ralf Schumacher urged Charles Leclerc to challenge the comments and seek clarity, insisting the driver has been performing well.
- Ferrari remains without a grand prix win in 2025 and Hamilton is still yet to score a GP podium, keeping scrutiny on management decisions and car development.