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At the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, tensions flared within Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton voiced his frustration over team strategy during a heated exchange over the radio. Hamilton, running on fresher medium tyres, was initially held behind teammate Charles Leclerc, prompting a sarcastic remark: “Have a tea-break while you’re at it,” directed at his race engineer . After eventually overtaking Leclerc, Hamilton’s pace diminished due to tyre degradation, leading the team to reverse the position swap. Post-race, Hamilton defended his outburst, stating he wouldn’t apologize for his competitive spirit and desire to win .
Team Principal Fred Vasseur addressed the incident by emphasizing the need for mutual trust and timely decision-making within the team . Both Hamilton and Leclerc acknowledged the necessity for internal discussions to improve strategic decisions moving forward. Despite the internal discord, Ferrari secured points in Miami, with Leclerc finishing seventh and Hamilton eighth, maintaining their fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship with 94 points .
The incident underscores ongoing challenges within Ferrari as they strive for better cohesion and performance in the upcoming races.