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Charles Leclerc says he and Lewis Hamilton have settled their disagreement after their aggressive first-lap fight in Mexico hurt Ferrari’s chances. Team principal Fred Vasseur brought the drivers together in Brazil and emphasized putting the team’s interests ahead of individual ambitions. Leclerc says the issue is closed, but Ferrari now needs to address its pace: both drivers struggled in Friday practice.

By the Numbers
  • Hamilton finished sixth and Leclerc seventh in Friday’s combined practice timesheets.
  • Leclerc is 28 and welcomed his first child, Bianca, with his wife, Alexandra, earlier in the week.
Yes, But

Leclerc’s conciliatory comments suggest the dispute is behind them, but the real test will come when the teammates next battle for position on track. Ferrari also faces a separate challenge: Leclerc described his car’s balance in FP2 as among his worst of the season, while Hamilton and Leclerc both trailed key rivals.

State of Play
  • Vasseur has spoken with both drivers and stressed that Ferrari’s goals come first.
  • Leclerc plans significant car setup changes after a difficult Friday in São Paulo.
  • Leclerc missed FP1 so rookie Dino Beganovic could take part.
What's Next

Ferrari will look for improved pace after overnight setup changes, while the next on-track fight between its drivers will show whether the Mexico tensions are truly settled.

Bottom Line

The internal dispute may be over for now, but Ferrari needs both drivers aligned—and a faster car—if it hopes to turn the page on a difficult week.