Fred Vasseur comments after Hamilton and Leclerc clash in Mexico
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Fred Vasseur expressed disappointment after the clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc during the Formula 1 Mexico Grand Prix. Hamilton secured pole position, while Leclerc started from third, marking Ferrari's most favorable grid position this season. The incident occurred at Turn 4, raising concerns about respect and teamwork within the team. Vasseur highlighted his expectation of a strong performance given their advantageous starting positions.
- •Lewis Hamilton started from pole position, Charles Leclerc from third.
- •Clash occurred at Turn 4 during the race.
- •Vasseur expressed disappointment regarding team dynamics.
- •This was Ferrari's best grid since the beginning of the season.
- •The incident raises questions about respect among team drivers.
- 1:13 AMRacer — Vasseur accuses Ferrari drivers of lacking respect for the team following Mexico City fumble
- 1:08 AMMotorsport.com — Fred Vasseur reacts to Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc clash: “It’s a matter of respect”
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Fred Vasseur reacts to Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc clash: “It’s a matter of respect”
"“When you are 1-2 at Turn 4, you don't imagine that you won't win the race.” This statement says a lot about Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur’s disappointment following Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix. Ferrari was on pole for the first time in the 2026 season, courtesy of Lewis Hamilton, with Charles Leclerc third; no grid had been so favourable to the prancing horse since ...Keep reading
"Fred Vasseur has accused Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton of a lack of respect for Ferrari’s staff and brand after failing to win the Mexico City Grand Prix.
"Ferrari team boss weighs in on the incident that cost Ferrari victory in Mexico
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External links- RacerNov 2, 2026, 1:13 AMVasseur accuses Ferrari drivers of lacking respect for the team following Mexico City fumble
Fred Vasseur has accused Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton of a lack of respect for Ferrari’s staff and brand after failing to win the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Motorsport.comNov 2, 2026, 1:08 AMFred Vasseur reacts to Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc clash: “It’s a matter of respect”
“When you are 1-2 at Turn 4, you don't imagine that you won't win the race.” This statement says a lot about Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur’s disappointment following Formula 1’s Mexico Grand Prix. Ferrari was on pole for the first time in the 2026 season, courtesy of Lewis Hamilton, with Charles Leclerc third; no grid had been so favourable to the prancing horse since ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 1:08 AMFred Vasseur reacts to Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc clash: “It’s a matter of respect”
Ferrari team boss weighs in on the incident that cost Ferrari victory in Mexico
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