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Charles Leclerc Reminds Lewis Hamilton of “The Line” Ferrari Drivers Must Not Cross Against Each Other at COTA

Charles Leclerc has addressed the possibility of another tense battle with Lewis Hamilton ahead of the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the…

By Rohit Gupta · F1 Chronicle

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:38 PM

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Charles Leclerc stated he and Lewis Hamilton know not to cross the line while racing at COTA.
The Ferrari teammates qualified fourth and fifth for the United States Grand Prix.
Their comments follow an opening-lap clash at Monza that caused Leclerc's retirement.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc emphasized that he and teammate Lewis Hamilton understand the boundaries of racing each other ahead of the United States Grand Prix at COTA. Qualifying fourth and fifth, Leclerc ruled out a repeat of their opening-lap clash at Monza, noting both drivers recognize the line they must not cross.

Hamilton also downplayed potential conflict, praising Leclerc's race pace while hoping to challenge him cleanly. The teammates start behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar, navigating an uphill approach into Turn 1 that demands caution to avoid damaging intra-team collisions.

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Charles Leclerc Reminds Lewis Hamilton of “The Line” Ferrari Drivers Must Not Cross Against Each Other at COTA

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