# Ferrari's Driver Rivalry Escalates

> Ferrari team boss Vasseur demands respect after Hamilton and Leclerc near crash in Mexico.
- Title: Ferrari's Driver Rivalry Escalates · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: Ferrari team boss Vasseur demands respect after Hamilton and Leclerc near crash in Mexico.
- Keywords: ferrari, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, mexico city grand prix, ferrari civil war, team dynamics, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/motorsport/f1/ferrari-lewis-hamilton-charles-leclerc-fighting-rift-fred-vasseur-intervention-sao-paulo-gp/article71676084.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-11-06T20:58:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, f1, mexico city grand prix, ferrari civil war, team dynamics, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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