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F1 Fans Agree Which Ferrari Driver Was at Fault After Seeing Lewis Hamilton’s On-Board Footage

The Ferrari duo have been heavily criticised because of their antics.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:46 AM
F1 Fans Agree Which Ferrari Driver Was at Fault After Seeing Lewis Hamilton’s On-Board Footage
Key Things to Know
  • F1 fans widely blamed Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc after on-board footage emerged of their Mexico City GP clash.
  • Stewards penalized Leclerc five seconds during the race after he went across the grass to take the lead.
  • Hamilton claimed the incident cost Ferrari the race victory, while Leclerc argued he was pushed off track.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Formula 1 fans largely concluded that Lewis Hamilton was at fault for his Mexico City Grand Prix clash with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after viewing Hamilton's on-board footage. During the early laps, Leclerc attempted a move around the outside at the turns four and five chicane before cutting across the grass into the lead. Despite stewards handing Leclerc a five-second penalty, fans on social media argued Hamilton braked excessively late and forced his teammate off the track.

The intra-team incident sparked tension within Ferrari, with Hamilton claiming the exchange cost the team a victory and Leclerc countering that he was pushed wide. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed strong frustration, describing the clash as showing a lack of respect for the team. Max Verstappen ultimately capitalized on the confrontation to win the race, while Ferrari heads next to the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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