# Leclerc brushes off Hamilton clash

> Leclerc takes penalty after fierce Mexico City GP clash with Hamilton.
- Title: Leclerc brushes off Hamilton clash · Motorsport | Shortify
- Summary: Leclerc takes penalty after fierce Mexico City GP clash with Hamilton. Leclerc accepted a time penalty for aggressive racing with Hamilton during Mexico City…
- Keywords: charles leclerc, lewis hamilton, ferrari, mexico city gp, formula 1, time penalty, turn 4, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/charles-leclerc-brushes-off-lap-1-clash-with-furious-hamilton-i-could-be-unhappy-too/10871246
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-11-03T23:28:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charles leclerc, lewis hamilton, ferrari, mexico city gp, formula 1, time penalty, turn 4, sports, cars
## Lap 1 clash
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton traded aggressive moves during Mexico City GP's opening lap.
## Turn 4 incident
Both drivers missed apex at Turn 4, causing off-track excursion and time penalty for Leclerc.
## Leclerc's response
Leclerc admitted penalty was deserved but defended keeping position despite Hamilton's aggression.

> Yes, I mean, the penalty was deserved in a way
## Red flag restart
Leclerc struggled with traction after red flag restart, allowing Antonelli to pass for third.
## Hamilton's reaction
Hamilton was furious over Turn 4 incident, demanding answers from pitwall.
## Leclerc's stance
Leclerc blamed Hamilton's Turn 1 aggression but called it normal racing for a win.

> I could be also unhappy with how much he pushed me off the track out of Turn 1
## Key takeaway

Leclerc accepted a time penalty for aggressive racing with Hamilton during Mexico City GP but defended his decision to keep position.