During the Mexican Grand Prix, Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has asked Ferrari to have ‘serious talks’ following his collision with teammate Charles Leclerc. The situation occurred while both drivers were fighting for supremacy during the race.
Hamilton, who had secured pole position, was overtaken by Leclerc, who started from third, after George Russell lost pace at the first corner. The Brit tried to stay ahead in the early corners, but Leclerc launched an attack from the outside at the fourth corner that ended with both cars off the track. As a result, Leclerc stayed in front while Hamilton was overtaken by Max Verstappen.
Penalty and consequences
Leclerc suffered a five-second penalty due to the incident in the first lap. Nevertheless, he managed to open a five-second gap to Verstappen before his first stop, but lost time in the pits, which proved crucial for his strategy. In a second restart due to an accident involving Valtteri Bottas, Leclerc put the tires in a bad situation and lost position.
Hamilton, who did not find the right moment to overtake the Red Bull again, finished second, eight-tenths behind the winner, in a conclusion that left a bittersweet taste for the English driver.
Post-race statements
After the race, Hamilton communicated his frustration over the situation experienced. Initially, he expressed his indignation through the radio, stating that Leclerc should give up his position. As conversations progressed in parc fermé, he admitted that the day had been tough, highlighting that the team had the necessary speed to win but that circumstances did not allow it.
Finally, Hamilton referred to the need for internal discussions about decisions made at crucial moments, emphasizing the impact of Leclerc’s actions on the final race result. The English driver also praised Kimi Antonelli’s extraordinary performance, recognizing that it was a significant moment for his career.
With his eyes already set on the next season, Hamilton is confident that his team can improve and compete with the best, hoping to have a more competitive engine than those of Ferrari and Red Bull. His enthusiasm for the work the team is doing remained intact, highlighting that some races are won while others are lost.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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