Hamilton refuses to back down over criticism of Leclerc after Mexico clash

Lewis Hamilton has said he will not be silenced and has refused to retract his criticism of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, following a flashpoint between the pair at the Mexico Grand Prix.

The incident came on the opening lap at turn four, where Leclerc attempted to pass Hamilton and went off in doing so. Hamilton's defensive line left him vulnerable, and Max Verstappen passed him to win the race, costing Ferrari a potential one-two finish.

Hamilton said he had worked hard to build a relationship with Leclerc, a comment made as he stood by his remarks.