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Charles Leclerc Have called for “unity” after ferrari chairman John Elkann Monegasque requested and Lewis Hamilton “Focus on driving and talk less” after double DNF at Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Neither Hamilton nor Leclerc have won a race this year, while surprisingly Hamilton has yet to record a Grand Prix podium, in what has been a disappointing first campaign at Scuderia Red. The 40-year-old labeled his season “bad experience” After the race in Interlagos.
As for Leclerc, he reflected on a “very difficult weekend”. brazilDespite his retirement on lap six, he tried to remain positive in his usual post-race post on Instagram.
“It is disappointing to return home with almost no points for the team at a crucial moment of the season to fight for second place in the Constructors’ Championship,” Leclerc wrote.
“It is tough right now and it is clear that only unity can help us turn the situation around in the last three races.
“We will give everything as always.”
Hamilton was eventually retired by Ferrari on lap 40 at São Paulo after colliding with Carlos Sainz’s Williams and then the Alpine. Franco Colapinto Early in the race.
The seven-time world champion also received a five-point penalty for an incorrect attempt to overtake Colapinto.
However, Hamilton also intends to keep himself fully focused for the challenges ahead on the track as he focuses on the next race in Las Vegas.
“In the end, it was not the race we wanted,” Hamilton said in his Instagram post.
“It hurts, especially after some good progress, but we will move forward.
“I support my team. I support myself. I won’t give up. Not now, not then, not ever.”
The next race is the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 20-22. hamilton never finished f1 Season without finishing in the top three.
Additional reporting by PA