# Max Verstappen questions Ferrari's driver pairing

> Max Verstappen says Ferrari should not let Hamilton and Leclerc race freely.
- Title: Max Verstappen questions Ferrari's driver pairing · Motorsport
- Summary: Max Verstappen says Ferrari should not let Hamilton and Leclerc race freely. Max Verstappen claims Ferrari's decision to let Hamilton and Leclerc race freely…
- Keywords: ferrari, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, formula 1, mexico city grand prix, red bull racing, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/max-verstappen-questions-ferraris-decision-to-let-lewis-hamilton-and-charles-leclerc-race-freely/10873971
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-11-11T23:48:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ferrari, max verstappen, lewis hamilton, charles leclerc, formula 1, mexico city grand prix, red bull racing, sports, cars
## Verstappen's claim
Max Verstappen says he would never let two number one drivers race together if he were Ferrari's team principal.

> if i was a team principal, i'd never get two number one drivers because then you get things like this
## Mexico City win
Verstappen won Mexico City Grand Prix after Hamilton and Leclerc clashed on opening lap.
## Ferrari's response
Ferrari confirmed drivers can race freely but held meeting to address tensions.

> we did [the meeting] yesterday evening because i had to fly back to europe between the two races
## Ferrari's standings
Ferrari has 95 points ahead of Red Bull with three races left in the season.
## Vasseur's statement
Vasseur said drivers need to respect each other and the team brand.

> they need to respect each other, they are two competitors with the fighting spirit for sure, but they need to have respect for the other one
## Key takeaway

Max Verstappen claims Ferrari's decision to let Hamilton and Leclerc race freely caused his Mexico City win.