Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have put their recent on-track tensions behind them, stating they have "squashed" any controversy following a challenging Italian Grand Prix. During the race at Monza, Leclerc forced Hamilton into the gravel at the first chicane and later crashed, leading Hamilton to finish in a disappointing sixth place.

This incident marked the second clash between the Ferrari drivers in consecutive races, following a heated radio exchange during the Dutch Grand Prix where Leclerc resisted Hamilton's request to allow him to pass.

Hamilton emphasized the importance of their discussion, noting:

"We sat face to face, just him and I, and talked about it. We were just both open and honest, and we squashed it."

Leclerc acknowledged his mistake during the race, stating:

"I obviously know I went too far in turn two... it definitely did not affect the good relationship that we have."

Both drivers expressed their commitment to working together for the benefit of Ferrari, especially as they face operational challenges after several disappointing qualifying performances.

Looking ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton described the new Madring circuit as highly challenging, while teammate George Russell highlighted its risks, stating:

"It's a crazy circuit... arguably one of the most risky circuits of the whole calendar."

Russell, currently trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli in points, acknowledged the need for good performances and luck to stay competitive this season. Meanwhile, Antonelli reflected on his landmark win in Monza, stating it was the best day of his life, and emphasized the importance of maintaining focus on performance rather than the championship race.