Lewis Hamilton has pushed back against Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s remarks suggesting he and Charles Leclerc should “focus on driving and talk less” following the team’s double retirement at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Hamilton said his commitment has never been in doubt, insisting he wakes up and goes to sleep thinking about racing. He added that the 2024 season has been the busiest of his career, with extensive time spent at the factory as he adapts to life at Ferrari.

Despite Elkann’s comments dominating the Las Vegas GP press conference, Hamilton stressed there was no personal issue, noting that they speak regularly and share the same passion for improving the team. The seven-time world champion acknowledged the steep learning curve in his first season in red, saying the team’s struggles have felt like “climbing a mountain” only to slip back each race weekend. Still, he remains confident that once Ferrari gets things right, the results will be “amazing.”

Hamilton, who sits sixth in the standings and has yet to score a podium this year, said the challenges have reinforced his resilience and strengthened his belief in the team’s long-term direction. He still feels the excitement of racing for Ferrari and understands that transforming such a massive organisation takes time. Team-mate Leclerc added that Elkann had informed him in advance about the intended message, framing it as motivation for improvement rather than criticism.

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