Ferrari's Driver Rivalry Escalates

Ferrari's internal conflict

Ferrari team boss Vasseur told Hamilton and Leclerc to respect each other after near crash in Mexico cost 1-2 finish.

“There was no contact between the two cars and it isn't always like that with two teammates”

Mexico City Grand Prix incident

Leclerc raced Hamilton wheel to wheel outside Turn 4, both ran off track, Hamilton lost position to Verstappen.

Ferrari's 1-2 finish lost

Hamilton second, Leclerc fourth after five-second penalty, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won championship.

Vasseur's message

Vasseur said they need respect as competitors with fighting spirit but must respect each other.

“Certainly it wasn't a good maneuver because when you have a 1-2 you expect to finish in a 1-2”

Hamilton's frustration

Hamilton told journalists he was still frustrated with Mexico incident.

Wolff's comparison

Wolff compared Hamilton and Leclerc situation to past Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry.

“Fred doesn't need any advice from me, but it's like deja vu”

Championship standings

Hamilton third with 259 points, Leclerc fifth with 245, Ferrari second in constructor's championship.