Charles Leclerc received a five-second time penalty for overtaking Lewis Hamilton off the track during the Mexican Grand Prix, according to a report published by MotorBiscuit on November 1, 2026. The article by Alex Harrington examines the stewards' decision to impose the relatively lenient sanction rather than a harsher penalty.
The incident occurred when Leclerc passed Hamilton outside the track limits, prompting a review by race officials. The five-second penalty added to Leclerc's race time but did not alter his finishing position significantly.
