Lewis Hamilton will not apologize for remarks after clash with teammate Charles Leclerc
Hamilton said Ferrari could have finished 1-2 and that he will not apologize for his post-race criticism of Leclerc.
- On Thursday in Sao Paulo, Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton expressed he remains "still frustrated" following the opening lap collision with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- Leclerc attempted to pass Hamilton around the outside of Turn 4 on the opening lap, causing both drivers to run off track and costing Ferrari a potential 1-2 finish at the race.
- Defending his outspoken nature, Hamilton said, "I wear my heart on my sleeve and I say how I feel in the moment," refuting claims his critiques are calculated.
- Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur publicly criticized both drivers for the collision; Hamilton has not yet spoken with Leclerc, who remains away following the birth of his daughter.
- To ensure future cooperation, Hamilton emphasized that "serious talks" are required and Ferrari must work "towards making sure that doesn't happen again" ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
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Lewis Hamilton has refused to apologise for his comments about Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after their heated battle at the Mexican Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion told reporters in Sao Paulo that he had spoken frankly and had no intention of changing his stance. “Honestly, I don’t care how other people feel about what I’ve said. I speak from my heart when people ask me how I am. I will never apologise for being real. I will not b…
Before the race in Brazil, the tough duel with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc still works.
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The Independent (US)Lewis Hamilton unapologetic for Charles Leclerc criticism ahead of Sao Paulo GP
The tension between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc remains clear again. The battle between the two Ferrari riders in the Mexican GP has left more than a controversial maneuver on the track: a new chapter in Maranello’s internal rivalry. And, this time, the Monegasque also doesn’t seem willing to ... Continue reading “Leclerc responds to Hamilton after his battle with Ferrari F1’s SF-26: “My two-day daughter cries less than Lewis at 40 years …
The noise between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc does not disappear. On the contrary. Hamilton makes it clear that he will not break a millimeter from his point of view.
Hamilton says he won’t be silenced
Lewis Hamilton said he would “never be silenced” and would not apologise for speaking his mind after tensions sparked by last weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix, where a clash with teammate Charles Leclerc cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish. The seven-times world champion said he remained frustrated after the opening-lap incident, and more discussions were […]
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