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F1·PREVIEW·November 6, 2026 06:17 AM ET

Ferrari calls paddock meeting at Interlagos over Hamilton, Leclerc tension

Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points entering Brazil.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 39m1 min read
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What happened: Ferrari scheduled an internal meeting between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Interlagos ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix. The session follows mounting intra-team friction after their lap-one clash at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where Hamilton finished second and Leclerc placed fourth. Team leadership convened the drivers to address on-track protocol while introducing aerodynamic upgrades to the SF-26.

Why it matters: Ferrari remains the sole mathematical challenger to Mercedes in the constructors' championship, trailing by 126 points with three rounds remaining. Managing garage harmony has grown urgent after Hamilton said Leclerc races him harder than other competitors. Any lost points in Brazil would officially clinch the constructors' title for Mercedes.

By the numbers: Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points in the constructors' championship entering Brazil. In Mexico City, Hamilton converted a pole position into a second-place finish, while Leclerc finished fourth from third on the grid.

What to watch: Free Practice 1 begins Friday at Interlagos, where reserve driver Dino Beganovic will run Leclerc's car before Friday afternoon's second session.

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