Leclerc expects Ferrari talks over Hamilton incident but downplays its weight

Charles Leclerc expects Ferrari to discuss his first-lap incident with Lewis Hamilton at its next briefing, but argues it should not become a major topic. The Ferrari pair came through the opening sequence first and second; the Turn 4 incident opened the door for Max Verstappen to take second from Hamilton.

After the race, Leclerc said he had received no clear feedback from Ferrari on whether to give the place back. He briefly asked the team what to do, then continued; he said he had expected some sort of penalty.

Leclerc said both drivers made a mistake at Turn 4 and there was no contact. He received a five-second penalty after cutting the corner and retaining the lead. Verstappen moved into the lead when Leclerc served the penalty during the pit-stop phase; Leclerc finished fourth, behind Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli.