{"id":4878,"date":"2026-11-02T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4878"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T20:11:04","slug":"f1-today-hamilton-attacks-leclerc-russell-breaks-silence-and-antonelli-prepares-for-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/f1-today-hamilton-attacks-leclerc-russell-breaks-silence-and-antonelli-prepares-for-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 today: Hamilton attacks Leclerc, Russell breaks silence and Antonelli prepares for Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lewis Hamilton intensified his criticism of Charles Leclerc<\/strong>, questioning his teammate&#8217;s mentality after Ferrari lost a potential victory at the Mexican Grand Prix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>George Russell broke his silence after Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 Formula 1 title<\/strong>, admitting he had endured a particularly difficult season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formula 1 heads to S\u00e3o Paulo this weekend<\/strong>, where Mercedes could clinch the Constructors&#8217; Championship and Antonelli will pay tribute to Ayrton Senna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Formula 1&#8217;s attention has shifted from the dramatic Mexico City Grand Prix to the upcoming S\u00e3o Paulo race, but the repercussions of Sunday&#8217;s events continue to dominate the paddock. Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s criticism of Charles Leclerc has raised new questions about Ferrari&#8217;s internal management, while George Russell has spoken publicly about the disappointment of losing the world championship to Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Mercedes could complete its championship double at Interlagos, where the newly crowned world champion will race with a special tribute to Ayrton Senna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hamilton questions Leclerc&#8217;s mentality as Ferrari faces difficult talks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton&#8217;s frustration with Leclerc has become one of the biggest stories following the Mexican Grand Prix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seven-time champion believes Ferrari lost a potential victory because of the aggressive opening-lap battle between its drivers, which allowed Max Verstappen to move into contention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hamilton went beyond criticising the incident itself, questioning whether Leclerc places individual ambition ahead of the team&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dispute has revived memories of previous tensions involving Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz during their respective Ferrari partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/hamilton-joins-vettel-and-sainz-in-questioning-leclerc-after-years-of-ferrari-teammate-clashes\/\">Hamilton&#8217;s latest criticism has brought years of Ferrari teammate clashes back into focus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team principal Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Vasseur also criticised the lost opportunity, describing the result as a failure to respect the efforts of Ferrari&#8217;s employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, M\u00c9XICO, CIDADE DO M\u00c9XICO, CORRIDA, FERRARI, CHARLES LECLERC\" class=\"wp-image-1020320142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-ferrari-charles-leclerc-02-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charles Leclerc (Photo: Ferrari)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Russell breaks silence after Antonelli&#8217;s championship victory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">George Russell published an emotional message on Monday after missing his post-race media obligations in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mercedes driver admitted that the 2026 season had brought more difficult days than successful ones, with disappointing performances and bad luck undermining his championship ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russell nevertheless congratulated Antonelli and acknowledged the work Mercedes had done to produce a championship-winning car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/more-bad-days-than-good-russell-opens-up-on-painful-f1-season-after-antonelli-wins-title\/\">The British driver described his difficult season and promised to fight back<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercedes was fined \u20ac5,000 after excusing Russell from his mandatory media duties following the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, M\u00c9XICO, CIDADE DO M\u00c9XICO, CORRIDA, MERCEDES, GEORGE RUSSELL\" class=\"wp-image-1020319993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-george-russell-04.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">George Russell (Photo: Mercedes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wolff criticises entitled drivers and praises Antonelli<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff also attracted attention with his comments about the behaviour of some Formula 1 drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Austrian criticised competitors who complain excessively and place their individual interests above respect for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He held Antonelli up as an example of the values he believes modern Formula 1 champions should represent, highlighting humility, loyalty and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/wolff-attacks-entitled-f1-drivers-and-hails-antonelli-as-role-model-after-world-title\/\">Wolff praised Antonelli while criticising what he called entitled drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mercedes boss did not identify the drivers he was criticising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020315341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/M585928_F1_CHINESE_GRAND_PRIX_2026.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Toto Wolff (Photo: Mercedes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antonelli prepares Senna tribute for S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Antonelli will make his first Formula 1 appearance as world champion at the S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix on November 6\u20138.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 20-year-old has confirmed that he will wear a special helmet honouring Ayrton Senna, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Brazilian&#8217;s historic 1991 victory at Interlagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian also intends to retain car number 12 in 2027 rather than adopt number 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/antonelli-reveals-special-ayrton-senna-tribute-helmet-for-2026-sao-paulo-f1-grand-prix\/\">Antonelli revealed the Senna tribute after securing his first world championship in Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"F1 2026, M\u00c9XICO, CIDADE DO M\u00c9XICO, CORRIDA, MERCEDES, KIMI ANTONELLI\" class=\"wp-image-1020320146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/f1-2026-mexico-cidade-do-mexico-corrida-mercedes-kimi-antonelli-03-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kimi Antonelli (Photo: Mercedes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mercedes could secure Constructors&#8217; Championship in Brazil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercedes enters the S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix with a 126-point advantage over Ferrari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With three rounds remaining after Brazil, the team can secure the Constructors&#8217; Championship by increasing its lead to at least 129 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means Antonelli and Russell need to score a combined three points more than Hamilton and Leclerc at Interlagos, under the current calendar and points allocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/what-does-mercedes-need-to-win-the-2026-f1-constructors-championship-in-brazil\/\">The complete championship calculation explains how Mercedes can secure the title in Brazil<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The S\u00e3o 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