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Vasseur clears air with Hamilton and Leclerc following Mexico clash

Ferrari trails Mercedes by 126 points entering Brazil.

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What happened: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed he addressed Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton following their lap-one collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Both drivers ran off track while contesting the lead in Mexico, resulting in a penalty for Leclerc and lost track position for Hamilton. Vasseur reiterated that team interests supersede individual rivalries as the team prepares for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Why it matters: The internal tension escalated after Hamilton called for Ferrari talks to clarify engagement rules. With Mercedes holding a commanding advantage in the constructors' championship, internal cohesion is critical to defending second place. Ferrari cannot afford further dropped points between its drivers during the final stretch of the season.

By the numbers: Ferrari enters the São Paulo Grand Prix trailing Mercedes by 126 points in the constructors' standings with three race weekends remaining in the 2026 season.

What to watch: Ferrari will take to the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for practice and qualifying sessions ahead of Sunday's São Paulo Grand Prix.

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