Hamilton underscores ‘good racing relationship’ with Leclerc

After Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton has moved to douse the flames surrounding his relationship with his Ferrari teammate, insisting that the pair retain a strong rapport despite the recent scrutiny produced by recent events, including their flash-point last weekend at Monza. The two drivers started their home race from the second row, but their hopes of a strong result were almost immediately thrown into disarray when they went wheel-to-wheel through the opening chicane. Hamilton was forced onto the gravel at Turn 2, losing valuable positions, while Leclerc’s own race ended shortly afterwards in a heavy crash. Hamilton subsequently made clear…