Red skirmishes
Both in Shanghai and Suzuka the two Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc found themselves battling on the track, with favorable results in China for the Englishman and in Japan for the Monegasque.
Leclerc overtook Hamilton in Suzuka with one nice move on the outside of Turn 1after having sibly indicated to the team via radio that “he was wasting time” behind his teammate.
This time too, no team orders were given to the two drivers from the pit wall.
Vasseur is calm
Frederic Vasseur downplayed the new challenge on the track between the two Ferrari drivers: “In overtaking mode it’s easier to stay behind someone now. But as soon as you lose ground, it’s difficult to maintain your position. But Charles and Lewis are experienced, professional and know what they are doing: I’m not afraid“he confidently stated to the microphones of Sky Deutschland.
Lewis Hamilton said there was a power issue on his SF-26 which prevented him from resisting overtaking maneuvers by Leclerc, Russell and Norris.
