Hamilton stands by criticism of Leclerc after Mexico Grand Prix

Sport · First reported 5 Nov, 19:26 · Updated 19:34

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Lewis Hamilton says he will not retract his criticism of Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc following their on-track clash in Mexico. Hamilton says Ferrari needs to address the issue; Leclerc has not yet responded in the supplied report.

At the Mexico Grand Prix, Leclerc tried to pass Hamilton at turn four on the opening lap and went off; Hamilton said the incident cost Ferrari a chance at victory.
Before the São Paulo Grand Prix, Hamilton said he would not apologise or be silenced over his comments. Leclerc had not responded, as he missed Thursday’s media commitments to attend the birth of his first child.
The Irish News snippet describes Hamilton as furious with his Ferrari teammate after the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Key facts

Race: Mexican Grand Prix
Incident location: Turn four, on the opening lap
Hamilton’s position: He said he would not apologise for his remarks or be silenced.
Leclerc’s response: He had not yet responded in the report; he missed Thursday media commitments to attend the birth of his first child.