After some hesitation, Ferrari greenlit the swap. Hamilton’s response dripped with sarcasm: “Have a tea break while you’re at it. Come on!” He later explained it was frustration talking, more biting wit than actual anger or disrespect.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc addressed the back and forth with his teammate Lewis Hamilton during the Miami Grand Prix. The seven-time champion, who had pit for fresh medium tires, urged the Maranello outfit to swap positions. He argued that he was wasting his tires while stuck behind Leclerc.