F1: Lewis Hamilton Drops ‘I’ve Got One Tenth’ Remark as Leclerc Grabs Headline Times in Monaco
The battle for supremacy at Scuderia Ferrari is already simmering—and the Monaco Grand Prix weekend just turned up the heat. During Friday’s practice sessions, Charles Leclerc lit up the timing screens with a blistering lap that topped the session, instantly sending a message to the grid. But it was Lewis Hamilton’s offhand radio remark that truly set the F1 world buzzing.
As Leclerc’s name soared to the top of the leaderboard in FP2, Hamilton—just a few tenths off—crackled over team radio with a cool but pointed comment: “I’ve got one tenth in me.” The line, short and sharp, sent a ripple through the Ferrari garage and social media alike.
Some took it as a confident declaration that the seven-time world champion is holding back—biding his time before unleashing full performance when it counts. Others saw it as a subtle warning shot aimed at Leclerc: the fight is far from over.
Leclerc, meanwhile, remains laser-focused. With hometown pride on the line and mounting pressure to deliver a win in Monaco, he’s looking sharper than ever. But insiders say he’s well aware that Hamilton, even while adapting to his new Ferrari environment, is never one to be underestimated.
The remark may have been casual, but in the high-stakes world of Formula 1, every word counts. It’s the kind of psychological edge Hamilton has mastered over the years—and one that could spark tension within an already high-pressure team dynamic.
With qualifying looming and both drivers looking razor-close in pace, the stage is set for fireworks. Hamilton’s tenth could be the difference. Or Leclerc might just prove there’s more than one headline in this weekend’s script.
Stay tuned—Monaco has only just begun.
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