Hamilton calls for Ferrari talks after Leclerc clash in Mexico

Sport · First reported 2 Nov, 06:00 · Updated 06:37

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Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari should hold discussions after Charles Leclerc’s first-lap move in Mexico contributed, in Hamilton’s view, to the team missing a one-two. Leclerc received a five-second penalty, while Hamilton finished ahead of him after a red-flag restart.

Leclerc cut a chicane on the opening lap to take the lead from pole-sitter Hamilton; he later received a five-second penalty.
Hamilton said Ferrari had the car to finish first and second, and called for serious talks behind the scenes.
Verstappen won the race, Hamilton got back ahead of Leclerc after a red-flag restart, and Leclerc finished fourth.

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Key facts

Race: Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Penalty: Leclerc received a five-second penalty for cutting a chicane.
Winner: Max Verstappen won the race.
Hamilton’s position: Hamilton got back ahead of Leclerc after a restart following a red flag.
Leclerc’s position: Leclerc finished fourth.