Lewis Hamilton issues statement as contract revelation haunts Ferrari - F1 News Today

It almost felt like Lewis Hamilton was speaking directly to Charles Leclerc as he penned a strongly-worded statement on social media in the aftermath of that dramatic Mexican Grand Prix.

The seven-time F1 champion was left furious on Sunday as his chances of claiming victory from pole position were destroyed by an early-race skirmish with his Ferrari team-mate at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

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Lewis Hamilton contract revelation comes back to haunt Ferrari after Leclerc clash

Ferrari have a major problem - their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are both fighting for internal dominance, and there seems to be precious little they can do about it.

Hamilton has been asking for something akin to 'rules of engagement' within the team for a couple of months now, having been frustrated by multiple battles with Leclerc, and Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix saw that head-to-head come to the fore again.

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F1 star Charles Leclerc and wife Alexandra announce birth of their first child

F1 star Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra have announced the birth of their first child.

The 29-year-old Ferrari star and his wife made the happy reveal on social media on Wednesday lunchtime, announcing to the world the arrival of baby daughter Bianca.

Little Bianca arrived in the world on Tuesday November 3, and the announcement post came complete with a picture of the baby's legs and feet clad in pink trousers and cream booties.

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Charles Leclerc replaced by Ferrari in FP1 at Brazilian Grand Prix after being granted personal leave

Charles Leclerc will reportedly miss the first practice session of the Brazilian Grand Prix after rushing home for the birth of his first child.

Ferrari confirmed on Tuesday night that reserve driver Dino Beganovic would be taking part in the first practice session at Interlagos this weekend, with Leclerc presumed to make way.

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Honda chief explains Aston Martin disaster that left Fernando Alonso frustrated at Mexican GP

Honda have provided an explanation for the nightmare Mexican Grand Prix suffered by Aston Martin

The Silverstone team, who are powered by the Japanese manufacturer, endured an awful weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll both retiring after just five laps due to what the team described as 'abnormal pressure levels in the PU systems.'

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Ferrari star 'in contact' with two rival F1 teams as contract negotations stall

Not too long ago, Ollie Bearman's path to the top of F1 looked fairly straightforward, with the Ferrari academy driver seen as Lewis Hamilton's natural replacement at Maranello.

However, with four rounds of the 2026 season to go, Bearman's spot on the grid next season is not even confirmed, with contract negotiations at Haas having stalled.

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