Hamilton Says Leclerc Battle ‘Lost Us the Win’ in Mexico, Wants ‘Serious Talks’

Lewis Hamilton said his first-lap battle with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc “lost us the win” at the F1 Mexico GP, where he finished second after taking his first pole for Ferrari. It capped a wild weekend in Mexico that included mid-weekend driver swaps , drivers falling ill and the crowning of the youngest champion in the history of the sport . After the clash with his teammate and a red flag, Hamilton couldn’t catch Max Verstappen and had plenty on his mind. Madness in Mexico Hamilton led from pole into Turn 1, with Leclerc attacking through the opening corners.