Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have recently taken to Instagram to express their gratitude towards their Ferrari team members and fans following a directive from chairman John Elkann urging them to focus more on their driving and less on speaking out.
Last weekend, Ferrari had a mixed bag of results in motorsport. While they secured both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships at the World Endurance Championship finale in Bahrain, their performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix was marred by setbacks. Hamilton’s race ended prematurely after a collision with Franco Colapinto’s car damaged his SF-25, forcing him to retire. Leclerc also faced an early exit due to an incident involving Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli.
As a result of the disappointing double retirement in Brazil, Ferrari now sits fourth in the World Championship standings, trailing Mercedes by 26 points and Red Bull by four. Elkann responded strongly to the situation, emphasizing the need for unity within the team and calling for a focus on driving performance rather than public statements.
In response to the chairman’s remarks, both Hamilton and Leclerc indirectly shared their thoughts on Instagram. Hamilton acknowledged the challenges faced in Brazil but remained optimistic about moving forward, while Leclerc highlighted the importance of unity in overcoming the team’s current struggles.
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The drivers’ Instagram posts reflect their determination to push through adversity and work towards better results in the remaining races of the season amid the intense competition in the Constructors’ Championship.
