Hamilton calls for serious talks at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton said the incident with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc on the opening lap of the Mexico Grand Prix cost the Scuderia a victory. Hamilton repeated that "things need to change" and said serious discussions need to be held behind the scenes.

Leclerc attacked Hamilton from the outside before Turn 4. However, Leclerc missed his braking point, cut the corner and took the lead. Because Hamilton had gone off track, he lost out to Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Race stewards gave Leclerc a 5-second time penalty. This penalty led to Verstappen moving ahead during the pit stop phase. Verstappen won the race, with Hamilton second and Leclerc fourth.

Hamilton stressed that the team has worked very hard, the car has been significantly developed, and a good result was achieved with the old engine. After Valtteri Bottas's big crash with the Cadillac, during the red flag period Hamilton said over the team radio, referring to the opening lap incident, "we have big problems."

Asked whether drivers are putting their individual goals ahead of the team, Vasseur said it is a matter of respect. He said the meeting with the drivers before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix would focus on this issue. Vasseur added that the drivers work for a group and for 2,000 people in the company, and that they also fight for sponsors.