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Lewis Hamilton says he will not be silenced over criticism of Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc
November 5, 2026 at 09:29 PM
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Hamilton stood by his criticism of Leclerc's race-opening move in Mexico, saying he would not apologise for his remarks before the São Paulo Grand Prix.
- Leclerc was penalised for leaving the track and gaining an advantage in the Turn 4 clash, while Hamilton lost a position to eventual winner Max Verstappen.
- After the race, Hamilton blamed Leclerc's "do or die" mentality for costing Ferrari a potential one-two and called for serious talks with the team.
- Speaking before the São Paulo Grand Prix, Hamilton said he is "not going to be silenced" and would not apologise for being "authentic and real."
- Hamilton said internal discussions had not yet occurred; Leclerc missed Thursday media duties to attend the birth of his first child.

