Ferrari boss denies split strategy for Leclerc and Hamilton at Spanish GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur addressed speculation regarding the team's strategy during the Spanish Grand Prix on September 17, 2026. Reports suggested Ferrari altered the strategies of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton to create separation on track. Vasseur firmly rejected these claims, emphasizing the focus on teamwork amid rising tensions between the two drivers, particularly following recent communication issues at Zandvoort. The situation remains closely monitored as both drivers continue to navigate their relationship on and off the circuit.
- •Fred Vasseur refutes claims of split strategy for Leclerc and Hamilton.
- •Tension has arisen between Leclerc and Hamilton during recent races.
- •Vasseur emphasizes the importance of teamwork within the team.
- •The Spanish GP took place on September 17, 2026.
- 3:15 PMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur shuts down claims Ferrari split Spanish GP strategy to separate drivers
"Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur shut down speculation that it split the strategy of its drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Spanish Grand Prix to try and separate the two on track. Leclerc and Hamilton’s relationship has been under the spotlight in recent weeks. In Zandvoort, there was friction over team radio as the Briton called on Ferrari to employ team orders to let him ...Keep reading
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