# Leclerc FIA Penalty for Track Exit

> Leclerc gets 5-second FIA penalty after taking lead by leaving track at Mexico City GP.
- Title: Leclerc FIA Penalty for Track Exit · Road & Track | Shortify
- Summary: Leclerc gets 5-second FIA penalty after taking lead by leaving track at Mexico City GP. Leclerc received a 5-second penalty for leaving the track and taking…
- Keywords: charles leclerc, ferrari, lewis hamilton, mexico city gp, fia, penalty, track exit, cars, sports, Leclerc, Track, Exit
- Source: Road & Track — https://roadandtrack.com/news/a74305786/charles-leclerc-given-fia-minimum-penalty-for-leaving-the-track-and-taking-the-lead-at-the-mexico-city-gp
- Author: Victoria Beaver
- Published: 2026-11-01T20:36:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: charles leclerc, ferrari, lewis hamilton, mexico city gp, fia, f1, penalty, track exit, cars, sports
## Race Start Incident
Leclerc moved up from third to challenge Hamilton for lead at Mexico City GP.
## Track Exit Move
Leclerc took lead by leaving track in turn four, pushing Hamilton off line.
## Penalty Imposed
Leclerc received 5-second penalty after FIA investigation of track exit move.
## Driver Reaction
Hamilton said Leclerc's move cost Ferrari the win and they need serious talks.
## Team Impact
Hamilton finished second while Leclerc dropped to fourth after penalty.
## Key takeaway

Leclerc received a 5-second penalty for leaving the track and taking the lead at Mexico City GP, costing Ferrari the win.