Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has rejected an explanation offered by driver Charles Leclerc regarding the team's performance at the Mexico Grand Prix, stating bluntly that "it can't be an excuse at all." The comments were reported on November 3, 2026, following the Mexican round of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Vasseur's remarks indicate a firm stance on accountability within the Scuderia, refusing to accept external factors or circumstances as justification for any shortfall in results. The specific details of Leclerc's explanation and the context of the Mexico weekend were not elaborated in the initial report.
