Sky Sports F1's Bernie Collins has suggested Ferrari should introduce a repercussions rule after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's contentious incident in Mexico. Hamilton called for "serious talks" after Leclerc tried to overtake him at Turn 4 on the opening lap, allowing Max Verstappen to take advantage and win the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Both drivers have held discussions with Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur ahead of this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, though the content will not be revealed until they face the media on Thursday in Brazil. Collins says the incident is not a huge problem but Ferrari must come up with a plan after Hamilton confirmed there are no rules of engagement at the Scuderia when racing a team-mate.
"There needs to be some sort of repercussion," Collins said on Sky Sports' The F1 Show podcast, suggesting a penalty like losing qualifying preference the next week. Vasseur suggested not enough respect was given but did not blame either driver. Nico Rosberg, Hamilton's former team-mate and 2016 world champion, believes Vasseur must make clear "what is acceptable and what's not," warning that drivers taking matters into their own hands can quickly escalate.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing