Ferrari drivers Hamilton and Leclerc receive grid penalties in Brazil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 4:18 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc from Ferrari will each incur 10-place grid penalties during the Brazilian Grand Prix. The penalties arise from both drivers changing their engines for the first time this season, as mandated by FIA regulations. Tensions between the two escalated following their recent clashes in Mexico, prompting a meeting with team boss Fred Vasseur. Max Verstappen, who won the previous race, will also start from the rear after similar engine changes. Rain is forecast for the weekend, which may affect qualifying and the race.
- •Hamilton and Leclerc each receive 10-place grid penalties for engine changes.
- •Both drivers had recent tensions over on-track incidents in Mexico.
- •Max Verstappen also starts from the back due to engine component changes.
- •Rain is expected throughout qualifying and the race weekend.
- •The São Paulo Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until 2035.
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari duo given grid penalties in Brazil as Verstappen tops practice
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari duo to receive grid penalties in Brazil
"Warring Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will both receive 10-place grid penalties in Brazil. The Ferrari drivers have both changed their engines for the first time this season and as such have been hit with the penalty by the FIA.
"Warring Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will both receive 10-place grid penalties in Brazil. The Ferrari drivers have both changed their engines for the first time this season and as such have been hit with the penalty by the FIA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 4:18 PMFerrari duo given grid penalties in Brazil as Verstappen tops practice
Warring Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will both receive 10-place grid penalties in Brazil. The Ferrari drivers have both changed their engines for the first time this season and as such have been hit with the penalty by the FIA.
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 3:18 PMFerrari duo to receive grid penalties in Brazil
Warring Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will both receive 10-place grid penalties in Brazil. The Ferrari drivers have both changed their engines for the first time this season and as such have been hit with the penalty by the FIA.
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