Lewis Hamilton refuses to back down over criticism of teammate Leclerc

• Ferrari teammates clashed at Mexico Grand Prix

• Hamilton: ‘I’ve worked hard to build a relationship with Charles’

Lewis Hamilton vowed not to be silenced last night as he refused to back down over his criticism of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc after a flashpoint between the pair at last weekend’s Mexico Grand Prix.

Leclerc and Hamilton were competing with one another at turn four on the opening lap of the race in Mexico last Sunday, with Leclerc attempting to pass his teammate. He went off in doing so and Hamilton’s defence left him vulnerable to being passed by Max Verstappen who went on to win, costing Ferrari a potential one-two.