Nico Rosberg questions Ferrari team orders policy regarding Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Nico Rosberg states that prioritizing Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc at Ferrari is not feasible for the 2026 Formula 1 championship. His comments follow a period of internal tension at the team, specifically regarding the handling of race strategies. During the recent Dutch Grand Prix, Ferrari appeared reluctant to enforce team orders despite a disparity in tire strategies between the two drivers. This hesitation prevented Hamilton from passing Leclerc during the race. Ferrari now enters the Italian Grand Prix weekend under scrutiny regarding how it manages its driver lineup. Rosberg suggests that backing one driver over the other at this stage of the season lacks a logical basis.
- •Nico Rosberg labels Ferrari prioritizing Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc as not feasible.
- •Ferrari faced criticism following a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix performance.
- •The team appeared reluctant to use team orders to allow Hamilton past Leclerc in the Netherlands.
- •Ferrari arrives at the Italian Grand Prix amid ongoing discussions regarding internal driver strategy.
- 4:34 PMMotorsport.com — Nico Rosberg rejects Mercedes favouritism claims after F1 Italian GP
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Rosberg rejects Mercedes favouritism claims after F1 Italian GP
- 2:51 PMMotorsport.com — Nico Rosberg: Ferrari backing Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc "doesn't make sense"
"2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has firmly rejected suggestions that Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the Brackley outfit maintains strict equality between its title contenders. The race at Monza resulted in Antonelli securing an impressive win on home soil from 19th on the grid, capitalising on a mid-race virtual safety car to ...Keep reading
"2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says it is "not feasible" for Ferrari to prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc in the 2026 title race. Ferrari entered the Italian Grand Prix weekend on the back of a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix, during which the team seemed reluctant to enforce team orders to allow Hamilton to pass Leclerc, despite the Monegasque driver being on a different ...Keep reading
"Nico Rosberg has dismissed suggestions Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell at Monza
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 4:34 PMNico Rosberg rejects Mercedes favouritism claims after F1 Italian GP
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has firmly rejected suggestions that Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell during the Italian Grand Prix, insisting the Brackley outfit maintains strict equality between its title contenders. The race at Monza resulted in Antonelli securing an impressive win on home soil from 19th on the grid, capitalising on a mid-race virtual safety car to ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:34 PMNico Rosberg rejects Mercedes favouritism claims after F1 Italian GP
Nico Rosberg has dismissed suggestions Mercedes favoured Kimi Antonelli over George Russell at Monza
- Motorsport.comSep 6, 2026, 2:51 PMNico Rosberg: Ferrari backing Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc "doesn't make sense"
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says it is "not feasible" for Ferrari to prioritise Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc in the 2026 title race. Ferrari entered the Italian Grand Prix weekend on the back of a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix, during which the team seemed reluctant to enforce team orders to allow Hamilton to pass Leclerc, despite the Monegasque driver being on a different ...Keep reading
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