Lewis Hamilton highlighted the absence of rules of engagement between drivers at Ferrari following a clash with teammate Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Hamilton expressed his concerns after Leclerc forced him wide at turn two on the opening lap, which he deemed unacceptable.

In a pre-race discussion ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit in Madrid, Leclerc acknowledged his mistake, stating he went too far in the incident. Hamilton shared that the two drivers had a candid conversation to clear the air, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue.

When I was at Mercedes we had written rules of engagement. Here there are no rules. That’s something that needs to probably change.” Despite positive discussions with team principal Fred Vasseur, he confirmed that no formal agreement on engagement rules exists between him and Leclerc.

The seven-time champion praised Leclerc's attitude in addressing the incident, stating, What’s great is that there was no shying away from having a discussion. We sat face to face, just him and I, talked about it and we were just both open and honest."

Hamilton acknowledged the ongoing challenges facing Ferrari, emphasizing the need for operational and strategic improvements to maximize their potential. He noted, "It’s a longer term process, it’s not something we can just change into this weekend," indicating that significant cultural shifts within the team would take time.

As the championship progresses, Hamilton finds himself in third place, trailing Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes by 76 points, a gap he admits is nearly insurmountable.