# Hamilton criticizes Leclerc's racing mentality

> Hamilton says Leclerc's 'do or die' approach cost Ferrari a win in Mexico.
- Title: Hamilton criticizes Leclerc's racing mentality · RaceFans
- Summary: Hamilton says Leclerc's 'do or die' approach cost Ferrari a win in Mexico. Hamilton claims Leclerc's aggressive racing style led to Ferrari losing the…
- Keywords: leclerc, hamilton, ferrari, mexican grand prix, racing, ferrari team, nfl, sports, cars, criticizes, Leclerc's, mentality
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/02/leclerc-has-wrong-mentality-says-hamilton-its-do-or-die-either-i-win-or-none-of-us-do
- Published: 2026-11-02T12:33:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: leclerc, hamilton, ferrari, mexican grand prix, racing, ferrari team, nfl, sports, cars
## Hamilton blames Leclerc for lost win
Hamilton says Ferrari would have lost more wins if Leclerc had same 'kamikaze' mentality as he.
## Mexican Grand Prix incident
Both Hamilton and Leclerc went off at turn four during lap one fight for lead.
## Hamilton's past racing observations
Hamilton noted Leclerc's battles with Sainz cost Ferrari points in past races.
## Hamilton's 'do or die' comment
Hamilton called Leclerc's approach 'do or die, either I win or none of us do'.

> Do or die. Either I win or none of us do
## Silverstone race example
Hamilton avoided taking Leclerc off at Silverstone to keep one-two finish.
## Team communication issue
Hamilton says team needs deeper conversation to improve working relationship.
## Hamilton's future plans
Hamilton hopes Ferrari improves team dynamics after race incident.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton claims Leclerc's aggressive racing style led to Ferrari losing the Mexican Grand Prix victory.