Ferrari urged to back Hamilton over Leclerc; Piquet's emotional message to daughter

Ferrari has been told to prioritize Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc to impact the title battle, after Hamilton's frustrated radio messages at the Dutch GP. Meanwhile, Kelly Piquet shared an emotional message to her daughter Penelope.

Why it matters:

With Hamilton tied on points with George Russell and 59 behind Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari's strategy could decide whether they steal points from Mercedes. Rob Smedley argues backing Hamilton is the sensible team approach.

The details:

• Smedley on the High Performance Racing Podcast: "Lewis has had the better run and done the better job."
• "If they're going to steal points from Mercedes, they're going to do that as a team."
• He said Ferrari should ensure Lewis wins when they have the best car, and maximize his points otherwise.
• Hamilton is tied with Russell, 59 points behind Antonelli.

Between the lines:

Piquet wrote a moving post about motherhood, addressing her daughter: "My P, I will always listen to you, stand up for you, protect your gentleness... I hope your seventh year brings you the peace, freedom, and carefree joy that every little girl deserves." Verstappen showed support.

What's next:

Ferrari's driver priority could shape the championship run-in, while Piquet's post offers a glimpse into the human side of F1.