Hamilton criticises Leclerc over lap-one clash at Mexico City Grand Prix
Hamilton said Leclerc's approach in the opening lap came down to mentality, a clash that cost Ferrari a likely win.
Key facts
Story- Lewis Hamilton criticised Charles Leclerc over a lap-one incident at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
- The clash cost Ferrari what was likely to be a victory.
- Hamilton said Leclerc's driving came down to a 'mentality thing' and a 'do or die' approach.
Lewis Hamilton has criticised his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc over a lap-one incident that cost the team a likely victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Hamilton said Leclerc's approach on the opening lap came down to "a mentality thing". He described the move as a "do or die" mentality. The clash between the two Ferrari drivers was the main talking point after the race.
The clash on lap one
The incident happened on the first lap, and it ended the Ferrari pair's chances of a strong result together. Hamilton's remarks made clear he blamed Leclerc's driving for the collision. The details of the contact are not yet known.
Leclerc has not yet responded to the remarks. Ferrari has not yet commented.
The clash is a reminder of the tension that can build between team-mates when both are fighting for the same result. Hamilton's comments show how quickly a first-lap clash can turn into a public dispute.
What happens next
It is not yet known whether the two drivers will address the disagreement publicly or whether Ferrari will take any action. Leclerc and the team's plans are not yet known.
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