Ferrari urges respect between Hamilton and Leclerc after Mexico incident

Ferrari team principal Fréd Vasseur addressed the incident between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following their near crash in the Mexico City Grand Prix. Vasseur emphasized the need for mutual respect between the two drivers.

The incident occurred during the opening lap, with Leclerc racing alongside Hamilton outside Turn 4. Both cars ran off the track, resulting in Hamilton losing position to Max Verstappen and Leclerc taking the lead through the grass.

Verstappen won the race, with Hamilton finishing second and Leclerc fourth after a five-second penalty. Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured the Formula 1 title in third place.

Vasseur stated that the incident 'is taking huge proportions,' but noted there was no contact between the cars. He reiterated that the drivers must respect each other despite their competitive nature.

Hamilton expressed frustration with the situation, stating he was 'still frustrated' with the outcome. Ferrari remains second in the constructor’s championship, trailing Mercedes.

Vasseur confirmed that he and the drivers spoke privately after the incident, but did not disclose the details of their conversation. He said the focus is now on the next race.