Lewis Hamilton 'psychological pressure' theory presented by Ferrari insider

Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has suggested that Charles Leclerc is experiencing 'psychological pressure' from teammate Lewis Hamilton, which he believes is contributing to Leclerc's inconsistent form during the 2026 F1 season. Smedley's comments follow an incident at the Italian Grand Prix where Leclerc crashed out after a close shave with Hamilton at the start. The situation highlights growing tension within Ferrari as Hamilton, in a resurgent form, appears to be affecting Leclerc's performance.