Hamilton held pole through Turn 1 in Mexico, but Leclerc sent it around the outside and both went deep at Turn 4. Hamilton tried to rejoin immediately; Leclerc cut across the grass to steal the lead. The stewards handed Leclerc five seconds—lenient because Hamilton also left the track—but the momentum loss dropped Hamilton behind Verstappen, who cruised to the win. Hamilton salvaged P2 after the red flag reshuffle.
The seven-time champion didn't hide his frustration. "We easily had a car to have P1 and P2 today," he said, noting last year he received ten seconds for the same move. "We have to have some serious talks." He emphasized team principles—every decision in the car impacts everyone back at the factory—and warned the pattern will continue unless Ferrari acts.
This marks the third flashpoint between the pair this season after battles in China and contact at Monza. Ferrari's superstar pairing was supposed to lock up constructor points. Instead, it's bleeding wins to Red Bull.
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