Source: REUTERS/Florion Goga
[Saba Sports News] According to recent media reports, in the final stages of the last F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, intense arguments erupted during Ferrari’s radio communication, and the audio recording was leaked onto social media, drawing attention. Toward the end of the race, Charles Leclerc faced the choice of continuing to use the deteriorated medium tire that had completed 11 laps or taking the risk of switching to a brand-new soft tire. He strongly favored the latter, while the engineer warned him, “Lewis Hamilton does not want to come in.” Instantly furious, Leclerc retorted, “I don’t care! We’re talking about ourselves!” Ultimately, Hamilton’s sudden pit stop disrupted the plan, leading to miscommunication and causing Leclerc to miss his opportunity, finishing sixth, trailing Hamilton who recovered to fourth place. The editor believes that drivers face immense pressure during races and emotions often run high. However, expressing such dissatisfaction and anger directly over the radio not only exposes internal tensions within the team but may also affect the morale and atmosphere of the entire team. The public airing of Leclerc and Hamilton’s disputes revealed internal problems within the team, showing outsiders a lack of harmony, which is detrimental to the team’s image and reputation.