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2026 Mexico City Grand Prix Penalty 2 sources FIA decision

Leclerc handed 5-second penalty for Turn 4 overtake in Mexico GP

Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton

Charles Leclerc receives a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage while overtaking Lewis Hamilton in Turn 4 at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

How the sources differ

Autosport and Motorsport.com both focus on Leclerc's explanation of why he kept the lead, while the official FIA document establishes the penalty decision and the specific rule breach, which the articles do not detail.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete narrative with driver quotes and context, and includes an image, making it the best first read.

FIA documents

Charles Leclerc received a five-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining a lasting advantage while overtaking in Turn 4.

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