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### Hamilton and Leclerc Squash Monza Controversy

BBC Sport • September 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM ET

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Lewis Hamilton says he and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc have "squashed" their Monza controversy. Leclerc forced Hamilton into the gravel at the first chicane, then crashed. Hamilton finished sixth. It was the second flashpoint in two races after a Dutch GP radio argument.

Hamilton said: "We sat face to face and talked about it. We were open and honest, and we squashed it. We can move on." Leclerc said: "I know I went too far in turn two and I said it to Lewis. It did not affect our good relationship."

Hamilton acknowledged Ferrari must improve qualifying. "It's a longer term process," he said. "Moving big pieces is not so easy."

F1 faces a fresh challenge at the new **Madring** circuit in **Madrid**. Hamilton called it "massively challenging." **George Russell** said: "It's a crazy circuit, arguably one of the most risky." Russell heads into the race **66 points** behind teammate **Kimi Antonelli** after the Italian's landmark victory in **Monza** from 19th on the grid.

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