Formula 1 has been thrown into absolute turmoil after Charles Leclerc CONFIRMED what many fans had only whispered: Ferrari DELIBERATELY delayed Lewis Hamilton’s upgrades in a jaw-dropping bid to protect Leclerc’s “number one” status inside Maranello.
💥 The revelation — dripping with scandal — suggests the parts were READY to go but were locked away in the factory vaults while Hamilton was left fighting with outdated machinery. Forget “shortages” or “timing issues”… this was a cold-blooded team order dressed up as strategy.
Insiders claim Leclerc’s inner circle, led by race engineer Ricardo Adami, pushed for the delay, fearing Hamilton’s raw pace could dethrone their golden boy just months after his arrival. One Ferrari mechanic even leaked: “It wasn’t about the car — it was about control.”
Hamilton, furious at being treated like a second-class driver, reportedly stormed into the Ferrari garage after the Azerbaijan GP and thundered: “I didn’t come here to be your second driver.” Witnesses say the seven-time champion’s voice shook the walls — and left team bosses scrambling.
⚡ Meanwhile, rumors are swirling that Mercedes is quietly circling, ready to swoop if Hamilton decides Ferrari has betrayed him. Imagine the headlines: Hamilton’s Ferrari fairytale collapsing mid-season, paving the way for a stunning return to Mercedes or even a blockbuster move elsewhere.
As the Singapore GP looms, Ferrari’s leadership faces the ultimate test: appease Leclerc, pacify Hamilton, or watch the team implode in public. Fans are calling it “the biggest scandal since Crashgate” — a power struggle that could blow the championship WIDE open.
The question now: will Hamilton stay and fight, or has Ferrari just lit the fuse on a rivalry that could DESTROY their season before it even reaches its climax?
