Hamilton ‘Still Frustrated’ After Mexico City GP Incident with Ferrari Teammate Leclerc – WTOP News
- On Thursday, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton demanded 'serious talks' with Ferrari following a contentious opening-lap clash with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which cost the team a potential one-two finish.
- During the race, Leclerc attacked Hamilton into Turns 1 and 2, and a subsequent wheel-to-wheel battle at Turn 4 sent both drivers off track, allowing Red Bull's Max Verstappen to take the lead.
- Hamilton called out Leclerc's 'do or die' approach, agreeing with claims the Monegasque driver races him harder than other rivals and suggesting Ferrari needed new rules of engagement to prevent future incidents.
- Ahead of Sunday's Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Hamilton confirmed he remains 'still frustrated' and noted he has yet to hold detailed conversations with team principal Fred Vasseur or Leclerc regarding the incident.
- Determined to push Ferrari toward a championship fight next year, Hamilton emphasized he will continue demanding changes while working to build a harmonious relationship with Leclerc despite the ongoing tension.
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rtl.luFerrari boss reminds quarrelling drivers that team comes first
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has reminded drivers of the team’s priority after a discussion at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix about a clash in Mexico. He met with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to address their altercation.
FERRARI CEO Frédéric Vasseur called a joint meeting with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in Brazil after their duel in Mexico, and Hamilton said that no one would silence him.
The victory of the World Championship of Kimi Antonelli put everything else in the background to the public opinion of Formula 1. Only postponed the deepening of what is happening in Ferrari's house. Sent also by the Scuderia itself that has not yet clarified the facts of Mexico. Lewis Hamilton flew directly to São Paulo, while the [...] L'articolo Caso Ferrari, today the face-to-face between Hamilton and Leclerc. L'English insists: "Charles had…
Passions in F1: why the confrontation between Ferrari team drivers is growing Hamilton said he does not regret criticism of Lecler after <p>the incident in Mexico. Lecler did not respond because he was present at the birth of a child.</p>
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