š„ Formula 1 has just been rocked to its core. In a stunning revelation after the Mexico City Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has accused Ferrari of manipulating the race ā claiming the Scuderia issued coded team orders to Charles Leclerc that deliberately sabotaged his run for victory.
On lap 41, with Leclerc poised to challenge Hamilton for P2, Ferrariās race engineer suddenly instructed:
āSwitch to delta mode 3.ā
A command normally used only during safety car phases ā not in the middle of a flat-out fight.
The result? Leclercās pace dropped instantly. His momentum vanished. And Hamilton stormed ahead.
After the race, a visibly frustrated Hamilton didnāt hold back:
āThat wasnāt racing. That was control.ā
š„ Insiders now claim the call came from Ferrariās top strategy chief Ravine Jane and engineer Ricardo Adami, who allegedly acted under ācorporate pressure.ā Reports suggest Ferrariās leadership feared an on-track collision between their star driver and Hamilton ā one that could jeopardize major sponsorships.
š But hereās where it gets damning ā Hamiltonās data analysts reviewed Leclercās tire condition at the time of the call. Their conclusion?
āThe tires were perfect. There was no reason to slow him down.ā
Even more shocking, an anonymous Ferrari mechanic has reportedly leaked internal messages confirming that ādelta mode 3ā was a cover signal to neutralize Leclercās push.
š£ If true, this isnāt just team orders ā itās race manipulation. And with Hamilton joining Ferrari in 2025, tensions are already boiling. Many now believe Ferrari is preparing the ground, quietly reshaping team hierarchy before Hamiltonās arrival.
As the SĆ£o Paulo Grand Prix approaches, the paddock is in chaos. Journalists, engineers, and fans alike are demanding answers:
š Is Ferrari protecting its image at the cost of sporting integrity?
š And if one team can control the outcome of a race, what does that mean for the future of Formula 1?
ā ļø The line between racing and politics has never been thinner ā and the next few weeks could redefine F1 forever.
š Stay tuned ā this scandal is just getting started. š