Lewis Hamilton F1 team-mate feud ignites after Monaco Grand Prix controversy

Lewis Hamilton's feud with McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso began at the 2007 Monaco Grand Prix, when tensions ignited despite the team securing a one-two finish with Alonso winning ahead of Hamilton. Prior to Monaco, Hamilton had been leading the world championship after four consecutive podiums in his rookie season, making it clear Alonso would need to beat his own team-mate as well as Ferrari for the title. The article contrasts that toxic 2007 dynamic with Hamilton's currently stable relationship with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in 2025.