Charles Leclerc has downplayed any internal friction at Ferrari amid Lewis Hamilton’s bold push to embed his “DNA” into the design of the 2026 Formula 1 challenger. With Ferrari trailing McLaren by a staggering 238 points, Hamilton has reportedly shifted focus entirely to influencing next-gen development.
The seven-time world champion is actively working with Ferrari engineers to shape the 2026 car to his driving taste — raising speculation over potential clashes with Leclerc.
But the Monegasque insists there’s no conflict brewing.
“I’m not concerned at all,” Leclerc said. “We’ve got all the tools to adapt the car to both of our styles. I just want the fastest car possible — so does Lewis.”
Leclerc stressed that Ferrari’s priority must remain maximum performance, not personal preferences.
“We’re not in the old days where drivers were stuck with imbalances. Technology gives us flexibility. Engineers can adapt anything now.”
While Leclerc remains calm, fans are left wondering — could Hamilton’s influence shift Ferrari’s long-standing dynamics heading into the seismic 2026 regulation reset? 👀🔥