Hamilton seeks Ferrari talks after Mexico clash

Lewis Hamilton wants Ferrari talks with Charles Leclerc in Brazil after their Mexico clash, with several outlets reporting pressure on team rules.

Lewis Hamilton wants a face-to-face discussion with Charles Leclerc at this weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix after their on-track clash in Mexico, as reported by Formula1.com. BBC Sport also reported that Hamilton said Ferrari needed serious internal talks after the incident between the team-mates.

Autosport and Motorsport.com both reported that Hamilton believes Ferrari still needs clearer rules on how its drivers race each other. Motorsport.com also reported that Leclerc defended his side of the Mexico fight. Separate BBC coverage described rising pressure inside Ferrari after the pair’s battle affected the team’s result.

The dispute comes with both drivers in the top five of the 2026 drivers’ championship. Hamilton, in his first Ferrari season, is third on 259 points, while Leclerc is fifth on 245. Hamilton has raced in Formula 1 from 2007 to 2026 with McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari; Leclerc’s career record stands at 182 entries, nine wins, 24 poles and 53 podiums.