“I won’t let myself be silenced” – Hamilton on a confrontational course

Lewis Hamilton is still upset after the dispute in Mexico with his Ferrari stable rival Charles Leclerc. He was of course frustrated after the Formula 1 race last Sunday and was “still frustrated” about the events, he said in a quiet voice in Brazil. Therefore, “discussions need to be held”.

According to media reports, a meeting between Hamilton, Leclerc and team boss Fred Vasseur will take place this Friday around the São Paulo Grand Prix in Interlagos. After the Mexican Grand Prix, Vasseur flew back to Italy. Leclerc arrives late in Brazil after the birth of his daughter.

Leclerc had violently attacked Hamilton on the asphalt in Mexico shortly after the start, which the seven-time world champion was upset about several times over the radio. According to the Englishman, a victory for Ferrari would have been possible. Hamilton ended up second behind winner Max Verstappen from Red Bull, Leclerc only ended up in fourth place. Hamilton then announced a clarifying conversation.

Peace before Hamilton's 400th Formula 1 race? None!

“I have always tried to be respectful and of course it is not that easy when someone like me joins a team because I am very open and always push for a lot of changes,” said Hamilton before his 400th race. "As long as I'm here it will stay that way. I'm here to win and to win you have to work with everyone around you."

Hamilton wants to continue speaking plainly. "I don't really care how everyone else feels about what I said. I wear my heart on my sleeve and say what I feel in that moment," he said.

"Of course there are times when you say things that you might regret afterwards, but I don't do that and I will never apologize for being authentic and honest. I won't let myself be silenced. I have never let myself be silenced," assured the 41-year-old.