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Ralf Schumacher accuses Lewis Hamilton of acting like ‘Al Capone’ in Ferrari radio outburst

Ralf Schumacher has accused Lewis Hamilton of acting like former Mob boss Al Capone after his radio outburst at Ferrari during the Mexico City Grand…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ralf Schumacher accuses Lewis Hamilton of acting like ‘Al Capone’ in Ferrari radio outburst
Key Things to Know
  • Ralf Schumacher accused Lewis Hamilton of acting like "Al Capone" during a heated radio outburst at Ferrari.
  • Hamilton warned his race engineer they faced "big, big problems" after an opening-lap clash with Charles Leclerc.
  • Schumacher argued that Hamilton placed himself above the team and acted more like a team boss than a driver.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ralf Schumacher has strongly criticized Lewis Hamilton, accusing him of acting like former mob boss Al Capone during the Mexico City Grand Prix. Schumacher took issue with Hamilton demanding a penalty for Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc over team radio and warning the pit wall that they had "big, big problems" following an aggressive opening-lap battle that saw both drivers drop down the order.

Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, Schumacher argued that Hamilton placed himself above the Ferrari brand by acting more like a team boss than a driver. Max Verstappen went on to win the Grand Prix, while Hamilton finished in second place ahead of Kimi Antonelli, and Leclerc received a five-second penalty for his role in the clash.

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