Ferrari in 'Utter Chaos' as Internal Fight Costs Mexico City Grand Prix Victory

BBC Sport · 2026-11-02
Ferrari in 'Utter Chaos' as Internal Fight Costs Mexico City Grand Prix Victory

Tensions are boiling over at Ferrari after a costly intra-team battle at the Mexico City Grand Prix, according to analysis from The Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Marc Priestley, and Jennie Gow. The Scuderia entered the race with strong pace, but a fierce fight between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz allowed rivals to capitalize, ultimately costing the team a potential victory. The incident has sparked debate over team orders and driver management, with Benjamin describing the situation as 'utter chaos' inside the camp. Priestley highlighted how the lack of clear strategy from the pit wall exacerbated the problem, while Gow noted that such friction could derail Ferrari's push in the constructors' championship. With only a few races left in the season, the pressure is on team principal Fred Vasseur to restore order. If Ferrari cannot manage its drivers, it risks squandering one of its most competitive cars in years. The question now is whether the team can turn this internal conflict into motivation—or if it will unravel further in the final stretch.