Lewis Hamilton asks Ferrari for number one status over Charles Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton has asked Ferrari to prioritise his fading title bid over team-mate Charles Leclerc. He also slammed the team's execution after an underwhelming qualifying for their home race at Monza. Leclerc will start third, one place ahead of Hamilton, but only after a grid penalty dropped Oscar Piastri below them.
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton wants Ferrari to prioritize his title bid over Charles Leclerc.
- Hamilton criticized Ferrari's qualifying execution at Monza.
- Leclerc will start third, Hamilton fourth, after penalties.
- Hamilton is 59 points behind the championship leader.
- Hamilton expressed frustration with the team's strategy and pace in qualifying.
- He believes Mercedes engines provide a significant advantage.
- Hamilton hopes for future success on tracks that are less power-dependent.