Hamilton Calls for Ferrari Talks After Leclerc Clash

Lewis Hamilton called for Ferrari to hold serious discussions after an opening-lap clash with teammate Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, saying the incident cost the team a chance to win. Hamilton finished second behind Max Verstappen, while Leclerc received a five-second penalty for the incident. Hamilton started from pole and was challenged by Leclerc in the opening corners. At Turn 4, Leclerc went around the outside; both Ferrari drivers ran off the track, and Leclerc cut across the grass before rejoining ahead. Hamilton lost momentum and was passed by Verstappen. Hamilton told his race engineer that Leclerc had clean air and did not have to manage the race like the other drivers. He argued Leclerc should give the position back, then said the stewards were effectively handing his teammate the win. The five-second penalty did not resolve Hamilton’s concern about the advantage he believed Leclerc retained. After the race, Hamilton said Ferrari would discuss the incident privately. He maintained that he had the pace to win and cited a drivers’ briefing understanding that a driver who went off at Turn 1 should return the position. Hamilton also compared the...