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Ferrari Happy with Hamilton-Leclerc Rivalry: Hinchcliffe

Former F1 pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Ferrari is pleased with the growing rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, which he claims is exactly what the team wanted when signing Hamilton.

James Hinchcliffe, a former IndyCar driver and current F1 TV analyst, has argued that Ferrari is 'happy' to manage the escalating intra-team rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The pundit insists this competitive dynamic is precisely what the Maranello outfit envisioned when they signed the seven-time world champion. amunra-opinie.pl

After struggling during his initial season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton demonstrated significant improvement in 2026 following his adjustment to the team's environment and expectations. Hinchcliffe's comments suggest Ferrari views this healthy competition as beneficial for performance rather than a potentially disruptive force within the team.