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‘I Was in Ferrari Hospitality in Mexico – Here’s What Happened After Hamilton and Leclerc Incident’

Leclerc vs Hamilton got a bit too heated for Ferrari's liking in Mexico.

By Brandon James · Give me Sport

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:28 AM

Key Things to Know

Charles Leclerc was seen with a 'face like thunder' in Ferrari hospitality following his clash with Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur followed an unhappy Leclerc into the private driver's room after the race.
The Turn 4 incident and Leclerc's five-second penalty allowed Max Verstappen to win the Mexico Grand Prix.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Edd Straw reported seeing Charles Leclerc with a "face like thunder" inside Ferrari hospitality following an on-track clash with teammate Lewis Hamilton at the 2026 Mexico Grand Prix. The incident at Turn 4 cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish and allowed Max Verstappen to win the race after Leclerc received a five-second penalty.

Straw stated that Leclerc marched directly into the driver's room followed by team principal Fred Vasseur. Meanwhile, Hamilton expressed deep frustration over the team radio and in post-race press conferences, calling for clearer internal rules of engagement after falling from first to third place.

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