“We failed so we had to react” – Fred Vasseur on Ferrari driver talks and Mexico F1 fallout

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur held joint talks with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in Sao Paulo following their opening-lap clash at the Mexican Grand Prix. The incident allowed Max Verstappen to take the race win, leaving Hamilton second and Leclerc fourth. Hamilton voiced anger over Leclerc's aggressive racing and requested formal discussions, while Vasseur expressed frustration that the battle compromised the team's chances.

Speaking ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Vasseur stated that Ferrari collectively failed by not winning from a one-two position. He emphasized that the clear message delivered to both drivers was that Ferrari must always come first, ahead of personal rivalries.