Lewis Hamilton started from pole position, but both red cars ran off the circuit while contesting the corner, enabling Max Verstappen to claim the race win. Kimi Antonelli finished third in the grand prix, successfully clinching the drivers' championship in the process. Leclerc slipped further down the order to fourth after stewards issued a five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Team principal Fred Vasseur reaffirmed that both competitors must prioritize the wider collective, pledging to handle the dispute internally.
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Kimi Antonelli secured third place in the grand prix to clinch the overall drivers' champ…: Kimi Antonelli secured third place in the grand prix to clinch the overall drivers' championship title.
Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over internal racing conduct and stressed that teamw…: Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over internal racing conduct and stressed that teamwork is a contractual obligation.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed he will privately address the missed victor…: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed he will privately address the missed victory with both drivers.
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MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 : Lewis Hamilton took aim at Charles Leclerc on Sunday after their opening-lap clash derailed Ferrari's hopes of a one-two at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the seven-times world champion saying it was tough when a "teammate works against you".
Hamilton started from pole position but came under pressure from Leclerc at the opening corners, with both drivers running off track at Turn 4.
Leclerc rejoined ahead and kept the position, while Max Verstappen took advantage to move between the two Ferraris.
Hamilton finished behind race winner Verstappen, while Leclerc was fourth after being handed a five-second penalty for gaining an advantage by leaving the track.
Kimi Antonelli finished third to seal the drivers' title.
"We had the car to easily have first and second, but due to the first two corners, that kind of went away. And then after that, we just gave it basically to Max," the Briton told reporters.
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