According to Corriere della Sera, it has not been specified which staff members were involved in the supposed talks with Hamilton. However, he has expressed his frustration during the last grands prix, such as the Dutch GP, where he criticized being allowed to follow his teammate Charles Leclerc’s team for too long while looking for a podium place.
At the Italian GP, Hamilton also expressed his discontent over an incident with Leclerc during the first lap, blaming the team principal, Fred Vasseur, for managing the situation. It was even suggested that the relationship between Hamilton and Vasseur was deteriorating, a claim the British driver has vehemently denied.
Hamilton has used social media to clarify the situation, stating: ‘I have never asked for anyone on the team to be replaced. Everyone who works with me does so with dedication, and it is that dedication that drives us forward as a team.’ He emphasized his commitment to motivating his teammates and helping them see the best in themselves.
Despite having made changes to his support structure at the beginning of 2026, Hamilton has had a better season compared to his challenging debut campaign with Ferrari in 2025, where he did not secure any podium finishes and ended the standings in sixth place. Now, after winning his first grand prix for the team in Barcelona and sitting in third place in the standings, Hamilton is 101 points behind the leader, Kimi Antonelli, from Mercedes.
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