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Leclerc and Hamilton say Ferrari feud is settled after talks

Both drivers say they cleared the air after their clash at the Mexico Grand Prix, without Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur's involvement.

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  • Charles Leclerc says his feud with Lewis Hamilton is settled
  • Hamilton says the two cleared the air in Sao Paulo, without Fred Vasseur
  • The tension followed a clash between the Ferrari team-mates at the Mexico Grand Prix

Ferrari's two drivers say they have settled their differences after a clash at the Mexico Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc said the feud with team-mate Lewis Hamilton was over. Hamilton said the two had resolved their relationship themselves.

Hamilton said he and Leclerc had cleared the air in Sao Paulo. He said the tensions had been "squashed". The seven-time world champion said the talks did not need the involvement of Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Hamilton said the drivers had settled their differences between themselves.

The dispute came from the Mexico Grand Prix. The two Ferrari drivers collided on track during the race.

Leclerc has also spoken publicly about the feud. He said it was "settled". Leclerc has not given his full remarks on how the talks went. It is not known how long the talks lasted.

Ferrari has not said whether it was involved in the talks beyond the claims made by the drivers. Hamilton's account is that Vasseur had no part in clearing the air.

The next race on the calendar has not been confirmed. It is not yet clear whether the two drivers will face any further disputes this season.

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Sources: Crash.net, Autosport

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