On 21 November 2019, Ferrari chairman John Elkann was described as “very angry” after Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel collided at Interlagos.
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The fallout from the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix escalated on 21 November, when Ferrari chairman John Elkann reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with the collision between Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel. The crash, which forced both cars to retire, came during a tense season in which Ferrari sought stability after several internal challenges.
Elkann’s frustration centred on the fact that the team had emphasised clean racing between its drivers. The clash at Interlagos broke that guideline at a crucial moment of the year and revived questions about coordination between the two sides of the garage. Although both drivers defended their viewpoints, the leadership considered the incident avoidable.
The reaction from the top highlighted Ferrari’s expectations for discipline and teamwork. The event underlined how fragile the balance can be when two competitive drivers push to the limit. Elkann’s response became a key talking point as Ferrari analysed how to prevent similar situations in the future.
