Lewis Hamilton opens up on clear-the-air talks with Charles Leclerc after Mexican GP clash

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about the clear-the-air talks he had with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc following their clash during the Mexican Grand Prix. The two Ferrari drivers collided on the opening lap of the race, with Leclerc attempting to overtake Hamilton, who had started from pole position. As a result of the incident, Leclerc received a five-second penalty and Hamilton dropped to third place behind Max Verstappen.

Hamilton expressed his frustration with how aggressively Leclerc raced him during the Mexican GP and called for productive discussions within the team. When asked about the talks by Sky Sports F1, Hamilton mentioned that he and Vasseur, Ferrari's team principal, had sat down and resolved the issue, moving forward amicably. The pair remain respectful of each other, and Hamilton believes the conversation helped them understand each other's perspectives, making adjustments and supporting one another going forward.

Both Hamilton and Leclerc will start the Brazilian Grand Prix from the back of the grid, with Hamilton on pole position due to a new power unit for his Ferrari and Leclerc starting 14th owing to a 10-place penalty for his engine. The Brazilian GP will be held on Sunday, November 8, at 2pm local time (5pm UK time).