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Ferrari call for track changes at ‘almost dangerous’ Mexico City GP

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur was unimpressed with what he saw on track at the Mexico City Grand Prix, despite Charles Leclerc setting the fastest times in the first two practice sessions.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Ferrari call for track changes at ‘almost dangerous’ Mexico City GP
Key Things to Know
  • Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur urged officials to fix 'almost dangerous' track bumps before FP3 in Mexico.
  • Vasseur specifically highlighted severe bottoming out occurring ahead of Turn 1 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez.
  • Charles Leclerc topped the timing sheets in both FP1 and FP2 for Ferrari.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called for overnight track modifications at the Mexico City Grand Prix, describing severe bumps approaching Turn 1 as almost dangerous. Vasseur advocated for remedial work before FP3 after multiple cars bottomed out heavily on the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez circuit.

The safety concerns came during an eventful Friday for Ferrari, where Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions while Lewis Hamilton suffered a stoppage in FP2. Despite Leclerc's pace, Vasseur downplayed expectations, highlighting the extreme conditions created by altitude and circuit bumps.

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