Ferrari Chairman Delivers Blunt Message to Struggling Drivers
Ferrari chairman John Elkann has issued a stark, six-word warning to drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, telling them to "focus on driving and talk less" following a catastrophic weekend for the team at the Brazilian Grand Prix. The directive comes after a double retirement at Interlagos that has severely damaged the team's standing in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
A 'Disastrous' Weekend in Brazil
Lewis Hamilton's debut season with Ferrari has descended into what the British driver himself described as a "nightmare". The weekend in Brazil proved particularly disastrous for the seven-time world champion. His race ended prematurely due to significant car damage, compounded by a penalty, forcing an early retirement. Teammate Charles Leclerc's day concluded in similar fashion, suffering a mechanical failure that saw both scarlet cars fail to finish the race. The double DNF occurred on Monday 10 November 2025 at the Interlagos circuit.
Constructors' Championship Fallout and Future Hopes
The team's woes in Brazil have had severe consequences in the championship battle. The result contributed to Ferrari dropping to fourth in the constructors' championship, a devastating blow for the historic marque. Furthermore, the team remains winless throughout the entire 2025 season. While Chairman Elkann acknowledged the strong efforts of Ferrari's mechanics and engineers, he was unequivocal in his assessment that other areas, including the drivers' contributions, were "not up to par". Despite the profound setbacks, Hamilton has publicly expressed hope for future improvements, pinning his optimism on new technical regulations set to come into force next year.
