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Steiner Slams Elkann's Public Critique of Drivers

11/15/2025

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Guenther Steiner criticized Ferrari president John Elkann for publicly attacking Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after a disappointing São Paulo Grand Prix.
Elkann urged the drivers to “talk less” and focus on driving, which Steiner called poor leadership.
Steiner said criticism should remain private to avoid increasing team tension.
He defended Leclerc's dedication and argued Elkann, who hired Hamilton, should accept responsibility for the team's struggles.

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Guenther Steiner criticized Ferrari president John Elkann for publicly attacking Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after a disappointing São Paulo Grand Prix.
Elkann urged the drivers to “talk less” and focus on driving, which Steiner called poor leadership.
Steiner said criticism should remain private to avoid increasing team tension.
He defended Leclerc's dedication and argued Elkann, who hired Hamilton, should accept responsibility for the team's struggles.