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Lewis Hamilton Calls Out Charles Leclerc's 'Do or Die' Mentality After Latest F1 Clash
Hamilton said Leclerc’s aggressive opening-lap move cost Ferrari a likely one-two finish and drew a five-second penalty from stewards.
- Lewis Hamilton questioned Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc's "do or die" mentality after their opening-lap clash at the Mexican Grand Prix, which forced Hamilton from pole position down to third place at Turn 4.
- Hamilton criticized the 28-year-old's mentality for prioritizing personal victory over team results; during his Mercedes tenure, he witnessed similar intra-team battles between Leclerc and Carlos that cost them potential race wins.
- Although Leclerc received a five-second penalty for his illegal maneuver, he maintained track position; Max Verstappen moved ahead following the sanction, while Hamilton recovered to finish second and Leclerc fourth.
- Incensed by the incident, Hamilton called for "serious talks" with Ferrari management, as the clash at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez cost the team a probable one-two finish.
- This rivalry could become a defining storyline as Ferrari looks to strengthen its championship position, requiring the team to manage its drivers effectively to avoid sacrificing future points.
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With Ferrari, the house blessing is crooked. Lewis Hamilton is mad at teammate Charles Leclerc – and needs to speak.
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Charles Leclerc costs Ferrari in the Mexico-GP with an overmotivated attack on Lewis Hamilton the double victory. The superstar foams with rage - and leaves a big chance.
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- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
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