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Lewis Hamilton told Fred Vasseur will ‘send him home’ if Charles Leclerc feud continues

Lewis Hamilton’s conflict with Charles Leclerc reached a new low at the Mexico City Grand Prix as Ferrari lost a potential 1-2 finish. The two…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:00 AM
Lewis Hamilton told Fred Vasseur will ‘send him home’ if Charles Leclerc feud continues
Key Things to Know
  • Guenther Steiner suggested Fred Vasseur may threaten to send Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc home if clashes persist.
  • Ferrari lost a potential one-two finish after Hamilton and Leclerc collided on lap one in Mexico City.
  • Max Verstappen won the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Hamilton finishing second and Leclerc fourth following a penalty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Guenther Steiner stated that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur could threaten to send Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc home if their on-track clashes continue. The warning follows the Mexico City Grand Prix, where a turn-four opening-lap collision between the Ferrari teammates cost the team a potential one-two finish and allowed Red Bull's Max Verstappen to secure the race victory.

Leclerc received a five-second penalty for gaining an off-track advantage, ultimately finishing fourth while Hamilton finished second. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner argued the drivers will clash again due to their competitive desire to win, noting Vasseur will need to establish authority if intra-team battles keep hurting the Maranello squad.

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