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Max Verstappen reveals the biggest change he’d make at Ferrari if he were ‘the team principal’

Max Verstappen has weighed in on the tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. Hamilton and Leclerc both went off track as they…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:13 PM
Max Verstappen reveals the biggest change he’d make at Ferrari if he were ‘the team principal’
Key Things to Know
  • Max Verstappen said he would change Ferrari's approach and never pair two number-one drivers together.
  • Verstappen argued that having a clear hierarchy would have prevented the Ferrari drivers from clashing in Mexico.
  • Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collided on the opening lap in Mexico, opening the door for Verstappen's victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Max Verstappen stated that if he were Ferrari team principal, he would never sign two number-one calibre drivers. Speaking to Viaplay in Brazil, the Red Bull driver addressed the recent tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, arguing that having two leading drivers inevitably creates conflict because neither will yield on track.

The comments followed an opening-lap collision between Hamilton and Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which allowed Verstappen to claim victory. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur previously held discussions with both drivers in Sao Paulo following the incident to prevent future repeats on track.

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