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F1·ANALYSIS·November 2, 2026 04:31 AM ET

Autosport: Hamilton and Leclerc share blame for Ferrari's lap-one clash in Mexico

Verstappen won; Hamilton started on pole, Leclerc third

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read
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What happened: Autosport argues that both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc must carry responsibility for opening-lap indiscipline at the Mexico City Grand Prix. It says that cost Ferrari a potential victory. Max Verstappen won, with Hamilton second and Leclerc fourth.

Why it matters: Ferrari started Hamilton on pole and Leclerc third, then finished without a win. Hamilton had already called for Ferrari changes after the lap-one clash with Leclerc, so the blame now falls on both drivers.

By the numbers: Hamilton: started P1, finished P2. Leclerc: started P3, finished P4. Verstappen: started P4, finished P1. Kimi Antonelli finished P3, ahead of Leclerc.

What to watch: Ferrari's next race will show whether the team changes how it handles its two drivers at the start.

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