The Monegasque’s social media post comes just hours after Ferrari president John Elkann’s harsh comments.
The evening after a frustrating Brazilian GP—where Charles Leclerc retired on Lap 1—the Ferrari driver shared a message on Instagram that immediately caught attention across the paddock.
“A very difficult weekend in São Paulo. It’s disappointing to go home with almost no points for the team, especially at such a crucial stage of the season as we fight for second in the Constructors’ Championship. From here on, it’s going to be uphill—but it’s clear that only unity can help us turn this situation around in the final three races. We’ll give it everything, as always.”
A measured yet poignant message that captures Ferrari’s difficult moment after a disastrous double DNF. But one sentence—“only unity can help us turn this situation around”—has stirred speculation. Many fans and journalists saw it as a subtle response to John Elkann’s recent remarks.
Earlier this afternoon, the Ferrari president had said:
“We have mechanics and engineers of the highest level, but the drivers need to talk less and work more.”
A rare and blunt statement from Elkann that drew widespread criticism and tension within Maranello, with most fans rallying in support of Leclerc and Hamilton.
Leclerc’s post, therefore, could be read as a call for unity within the team—but also as a calm, elegant way to reaffirm his stance after the pointed words from above.
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