Camara reprimanded for impeding Leclerc in Brazil practice

The Formula 1 stewards reprimanded debutant Rafael Camara after finding he impeded Charles Leclerc during second practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday, November 6, 2026. They said Camara had been warned several times that Leclerc was approaching, but moved into the racing line, forcing the Ferrari driver to take evasive action with part of his car off track. The stewards said the incident created a dangerous situation and that Camara should have taken more care. Impeding in a practice session would typically draw a warning, they said, but they considered a reprimand warranted in this case. The decision followed an investigation into the incident at Interlagos. Camara was preparing to start a push lap when Leclerc came up behind him on a fast lap, according to the stewards’ account. Leclerc moved to the right to avoid a collision and was forced onto the runoff area. The ruling described the incident and the reason for the penalty; the supplied reports did not include a response from Camara. The reprimand came on Camara’s first day as a grand prix driver. Haas drafted in the Brazilian for his home race after parting ways with Esteban Ocon following the Mexican Grand...