Lewis Hamilton Charles Leclerc Ferrari team conflict after Mexico Grand Prix, Digi Mart USA News: Lewis Hamilton has made clear in Sao Paulo that he does not intend to stay silent or apologize for what happened in Mexico. The British driver remains upset about the first-lap incident with Charles Leclerc, which took both cars off the track and handed the lead to Max Verstappen.
Hamilton believes the team lost a one-two finish and is calling for internal conversations to define how teammates should compete with each other.
The conflict between teammates is forcing Ferrari to review its internal communication protocol. The tension affects the final stretch of the season and adds pressure on engineers and strategists.
Leclerc, who is expecting a child this week, will rejoin on Friday and will miss the first free practice sessions, reducing the time the two drivers can work together on track. The team must balance individual competitiveness with technical coordination during a decisive part of the calendar.
Ferrari could publish a booklet titled How to Share the Track Without Taking Anyone Out, with chapters dedicated to the first lap and the use of the rearview mirror. For now, Hamilton has already confirmed he will not apologize, so the manual will have to wait.
Meanwhile, Verstappen has acknowledged the sporting gesture from afar and continues to collect points without difficulty.
