Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Ferrari President Tells Hamilton and Leclerc to Focus on Driving
A boss of the Ferrari racing team, John Elkann, told his star drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, to concentrate more on racing and speak less about their problems.
This came after a very bad race in Brazil where both of their cars couldn't finish.
Lewis Hamilton called his first year with Ferrari a 'nightmare' because the team isn't winning, and he hasn't finished in the top three even once.
His teammate, Charles, has done better, getting on the podium several times.
Despite the tough season, the boss thinks they can still finish in second place if they just focus on driving well in the remaining races.
The team is currently in fourth place.
Ferrari President John Elkann has urged drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to 'focus on driving and talk less' after a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix.
Both Ferrari cars retired from the Brazilian Grand Prix due to damage and mechanical failure.
Lewis Hamilton described his debut season with Ferrari as a 'nightmare' and expressed frustration with the team's results and steward decisions.
Ferrari has slipped to fourth in the constructors' standings and remains winless in the 2025 season.
Despite the setbacks, Elkann believes the team can still achieve second place in the championship if the drivers focus on their performance.
- Who
- Ferrari President John Elkann, and drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
- What
- Ferrari President John Elkann told drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to 'focus on driving and talk less' after a disappointing Brazilian Grand Prix where both cars retired.
- When
- Following the Brazilian Grand Prix and ahead of the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix.
- Where
- The comments were made in response to the team's performance at the Brazilian Grand Prix (Interlagos) and the overall 2025 season.
- Why
- Elkann's message was prompted by the team's 'huge disappointment' at the Brazilian Grand Prix, which led to a double retirement and a slip to fourth in the constructors' standings, coupled with Hamilton's critical comments about his 'nightmare' season and the stewards.
Lewis Hamilton's Frustration
Ferrari President John Elkann's Response
Season Performance and Comments
Lewis Hamilton's Frustration
Lewis Hamilton described his debut season with Ferrari as a 'nightmare' due to consistently poor results, a lack of podium finishes, and a double retirement at the Brazilian Grand Prix. He also expressed frustration with steward decisions, calling them a 'complete joke.'
Ferrari President John Elkann's Response
Ferrari President John Elkann acknowledged the disappointment of the Brazilian Grand Prix but pointed to positive performances in pit stops and car development. He urged drivers to 'focus on driving and talk less' and suggested the team could still achieve second place in the constructors' championship.
Future Outlook
Lewis Hamilton's Frustration
Hamilton is finding the current season challenging, calling it a 'nightmare,' but is trying to remain positive and believes there is something positive to come in the future, suggesting they are experiencing all their bad luck this year. He is determined to keep fighting.
Ferrari President John Elkann's Response
Elkann expressed belief that the team still has important races ahead and that securing second place in the championship is not impossible if the drivers maintain focus.
- Drivers
- Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc
- Team
- Ferrari
- Ferrari President
- John Elkann
- Race Event
- Brazilian Grand Prix
- Hamilton's 2025 Season
- Described as a 'nightmare' with no podiums so far.
- Leclerc's 2025 Season
- Seven podium finishes to date.
- Current Constructors' Standings
- Fourth place
- Upcoming Race
- Las Vegas Grand Prix (November 20–22)
Sources
Lewis Hamilton Says His Ferrari Dream is Also a Nightmare
Lewis Hamilton admits first season at Ferrari has been a ‘nightmare’ after retiring in Sao Paulo: 'I’ve been living it for a while'
Ferrari president asks Hamilton to 'focus on driving and talk less' after driver's 'nightmare' jibe post Sao Paulo Grand Prix
