‘We Squashed It’: Hamilton Denies Demands as Leclerc Calls Ferrari Saga Closed

Lewis Hamilton has reportedly denied any demands from his side in his talks with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc following their tense Mexico clash. Both drivers are now seeking to move on from their discord, with a meeting held on Thursday to discuss their fallout. Team boss Frederic Vasseur emphasized that the team's interests must always come first.

Despite some reports claiming Hamilton wanted preference for the remainder of the 2026 F1 season, the British driver clarified that he and Leclerc had discussed it through and found no demands from either party.

Hamilton stated, “Me and Charles sat and spoke, and we squashed it, and we’re moving on.” He expressed respect for Leclerc and hoped for better races moving forward. Leclerc, who arrived in Brazil recently for his daughter's birth, also emphasized the importance of speaking openly and resolving conflicts. He said, “I think this is always needed after a moment like this.

It took proportions that are way too big, and it has been around also for way too long.” Leclerc hopes that the discussions will help them look ahead, rather than dwell on the past.