Leclerc Accepts Penalty for Mexico GP Incident

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has accepted a five-second penalty for his actions during the Mexico City Grand Prix, acknowledging his role in the incident with teammate Lewis Hamilton.

The penalty was imposed following an investigation into the opening-lap incident, which saw both drivers run wide at Turn 4 while competing for position.

Leclerc maintained his position after cutting across the grass, a decision he later admitted contributed to the stewards' ruling.

Hamilton finished second in the race, while Leclerc came in fourth, behind race winner Max Verstappen.

The stewards determined that both drivers went off-track, with the incident occurring on the first lap, as key factors in their decision.

Leclerc also mentioned earlier contact between the two Ferraris, suggesting neither driver handled the corner cleanly, and noted such incidents are part of competitive racing.