Ferrari Hamilton, Leclerc settle Mexico clash

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur said talks this week were productive and that the team had “turned the page” after Hamilton criticized the race publicly. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, said the pair sat down and resolved the issue, adding that their relationship remained “as normal,” while Leclerc said the conversation helped clear the air after what he described as an incident that had been blown out of proportion.

The dispute had centered on an opening-lap collision in Mexico that blunted Ferrari’s chance of finishing first and second. Leclerc said he had been candid in the discussion, while Hamilton said neither driver made demands and the focus was on working together more effectively.

The timing is awkward for Ferrari on track. Leclerc qualified fourth in Sao Paulo but will drop 10 places because of power-unit changes, while Hamilton’s accumulated engine penalties total 65 places, leaving Ferrari to start him from the back after ending his qualifying effort in the first phase.

For investors, the message is less about the argument itself than about execution. Ferrari’s stock has been supported by strong momentum above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, but race results feed into brand strength, sponsor value and the premium market’s confidence in the company’s Formula 1 platform.

With both drivers now aligned publicly, Ferrari’s next test is whether it can turn the ceasefire into points in Sao Paulo and avoid more self-inflicted damage as the season enters a stretch where reliability, strategy and team harmony can matter as much as outright pace.