Lewis Hamilton's got the upper hand this weekend at Monza, but maybe not in the way you'd think. Charles Leclerc revealed that his teammate will have priority in qualifying when it comes to setting up the perfect slipstream strategy. After some dodgy team order calls at the Dutch Grand Prix, there's been plenty of chat about how Ferrari should be backing Hamilton in the title fight. Well, here's where they're putting their money where their mouth is, at least tactically speaking.

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The thing is, this isn't Ferrari suddenly going full numero uno with Lewis. Leclerc explained it's actually a rotation they've had going for ages. One weekend Hamilton gets to pick where he wants to position himself for that crucial tow, and the next it's Charles' turn. This time around, Lewis has chosen wisely and will be hunting for the slipstream advantage. It's a clever bit of strategic thinking that keeps both drivers sharp without sacrificing one for the other.

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But here's where it gets interesting. Leclerc made it clear that just because Hamilton's got priority doesn't mean they're going full sacrifice mode in qualifying. They're not going to tank Charles' lap to boost Lewis' chances. Instead, Ferrari's hoping both drivers can work together to maximize their pace by starting runs at the right distance from each other. It's all about optimization rather than outright favoritism.

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Looking ahead to Sunday's race, the boys have already been working on how to avoid the dreaded yo-yo racing when they're battling it out. Leclerc admitted it's trickier than it sounds though. What looks like a clean plan from the pit wall often falls apart once you're actually in the car dealing with tire temperatures and the car moving around under braking. Still, they're committed to doing their best to keep things smooth between them when it matters most.

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