Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1's youngest world champion by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won the race, with Lewis Hamilton finishing second. Hamilton criticized teammate Charles Leclerc, stating Ferrari "have to have some serious talks behind closed doors" after their collision cost the team victory.
Frederic Vasseur admitted frustration at losing a potential one-two, while Leclerc argued racing incidents are inevitable when fighting for the win. The incident highlighted ongoing struggles for Ferrari to manage two top drivers of equal status. Hamilton emphasized the team result was compromised, noting had Verstappen not intervened, Leclerc could have returned the position.
Vasseur faces a difficult challenge balancing team priorities with individual driver ambitions. McLaren's successful handling of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri contrasts with Ferrari's current struggles, though even their approach has caused problems previously.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing