Hamilton backed in Ferrari row as team boss says contract decision out of his hands - F1 News Today

Former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya has backed Lewis Hamilton's claim that his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc races him more aggressively than he does other drivers.

Montoya's comments came in the aftermath of the Mexican Grand Prix, where Hamilton and Leclerc battled hard on the opening lap, and it ended up costing Ferrari dearly.

Leclerc was given a penalty after they both ran off track while fighting for the lead, and post-race, Hamilton stated his belief that their opening lap shenanigans handed Max Verstappen the victory.

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Red Bull F1 chief insists he's not to blame for Liam Lawson contract decision

Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted that he is not to blame for the holdup over Liam Lawson's F1 future, pointing the finger elsewhere.

With just three grands prix remaining in 2026, Lawson's future in the sport remains uncertain, with Racing Bulls yet to confirm either him or team-mate Arvid Lindblad for 2027.

The consensus, however, is that if the Racing Bulls driver lineup is changed, it will be Lawson who makes way and not his team-mate, with Red Bull protege and F2 championship leader Nikola Tsolov pushing for his F1 chance.

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Hamilton's Ferrari boss under scrutiny as F1 star questions Vasseur's authority

Former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya has questioned how much power Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur actually has after yet more drama between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

That drama came at the Mexican Grand Prix a week and a half ago, where Hamilton and Leclerc battled hard on the opening lap, and it ended up costing Ferrari big time.

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Lando Norris shares health update after smashing champagne bottle and walking into firework

Lando Norris has insisted that he's fine after a bizarre, slapstick sequence of events on the Brazilian Grand Prix podium.

The reigning world champion drove a masterful race in changing conditions to take an impressive third win of the season ahead of Max Verstappen, but everything went wrong after he was presented with his winner's trophy.

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Christian Horner addresses F1 return after intense speculation: 'My world had been taken away'

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has opened up on returning to the F1 paddock, revealing his stance on coming back to the sport and what might make it happen.

Horner has been out of the paddock since his shock Red Bull exit mid-season in 2025, with a golden opportunity to return yet to present itself. That is despite the former Red Bull man having been linked with multiple teams.

➡️ READ MORE: Christian Horner addresses F1 return after intense speculation: 'My world had been taken away'