Lewis Hamilton slams Charles Leclerc for "do or die" attitude after Mexico GP clash
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Key Points:
- Lewis Hamilton criticised teammate Charles Leclerc's aggressive "do or die" approach after Ferrari lost a potential one-two finish at the Mexico Grand Prix due to Leclerc's risky overtakes and a resulting five-second penalty.
- Leclerc's attempts to overtake Hamilton on lap one led to contact and a penalty, allowing Max Verstappen to win the race, with Hamilton finishing second and Leclerc fourth.
- Hamilton highlighted ongoing tensions between the two drivers, referencing previous incidents at Zandvoort and Monza, and called for serious discussions to prevent further conflicts impacting team results.
- Despite frustration, Hamilton acknowledged the team's hard work and the importance of securing strong finishes, emphasizing that Ferrari currently trails Mercedes by 126 points in the championship.
- Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed nervousness before the race, with Hamilton stressing the need for changes in team dynamics to avoid losing valuable points due to intra-team clashes.
