Rosberg: Vasseur Must Set Clear Ferrari Rules After Hamilton-Leclerc Clash

Nico Rosberg has urged Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur to impose clear rules of engagement after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's first-lap battle at the Mexican Grand Prix. Hamilton started from pole but lost the lead—and second place to Max Verstappen—after Leclerc attacked around the outside into Turn 4, with both Ferraris running off track.

Why it matters:

Ferrari's title hopes depend on avoiding self-inflicted losses. Hamilton said he was "pissed off" and accused Leclerc of working against him, while Leclerc took a five-second penalty and insisted both drivers made a mistake. Neither believes the team has clear guidelines.

The details:

• Rosberg, who fought Hamilton at Mercedes, said Vasseur "needs to start to act" and establish racing guidelines before the drivers settle disputes on track.
• He argued Leclerc triggered the problem by not holding his line in Turns 2 and 3, then braked late at Turn 4.
• Hamilton called for offline talks but admitted he did not know whether anything would change from Leclerc's side.
• Leclerc agreed the pair would discuss it, saying both were "very much on the limit."

What's next:

Vasseur must decide whether Ferrari will formalize team rules or continue relying on driver restraint. With the championship fight tightening, another clash could cost Ferrari dearly.