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A series of radio messages highlighted Lewis Hamilton’s frustration in Mexico City.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration at Ferrari for allowing drivers to cut Turn 1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix without penalties, including his teammate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Hamilton questioned if his rivals would face consequences for gaining an advantage by straightening the first corner, particularly after Max Verstappen allowed him to reclaim third place on track.
Despite Hamilton receiving a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage at Turn 4, he continued to press Ferrari for action against those who benefitted from the Turn 1 shortcut.
Throughout the race, Hamilton repeatedly raised concerns about the perceived unfair advantage gained by drivers cutting Turn 1, criticizing the inconsistency in penalties issued by the FIA.
His frustrations peaked as he dropped to eighth after serving his penalty, leading him to question the race stewards’ handling of the situation and express disappointment over the outcome.
Hamilton’s criticism extended to the perceived leniency shown to other drivers, like former teammate George Russell and Fernando Alonso, who also raised objections to the rulings at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
