Lewis Hamilton criticizes Charles Leclerc's 'mentality' after Mexico GP clash costs Ferrari victory

Lewis Hamilton has publicly criticized his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc following a lap-one collision at the Mexico City Grand Prix that likely cost the team a victory. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, described Leclerc's driving as 'a mentality thing,' suggesting the incident was avoidable and rooted in approach rather than pure racing error. The clash between the two Ferrari drivers occurred on the opening lap at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, forcing both cars off the track and dropping them down the order. The collision ended any realistic chance of a Ferrari win, with Hamilton later expressing frustration over the missed opportunity. The incident adds tension to the intra-team dynamic as Ferrari continues to chase both the drivers' and constructors' championships. With only a few races remaining in the season, Hamilton's comments signal potential friction within the team as they navigate the final stretch. The fallout from Mexico could influence how the two drivers race each other in upcoming events, with championship points and team harmony on the line.