Seven-time world champion left frustrated as Ferrari close gap on Mercedes in F1 constructors' championship at Suzuka
After an early coming together where Russell surged past Hamilton before swiftly losing the place again, the 38-year-old pushed his team-mate off track in a second tussle and they then disagreed over how to defend their places against Sainz.
Hamilton was then told to stay within DRS range to help his teammate defend against Sainz, as the Spaniard had done to thwart Russell a week ago in Singapore. “The fact is we are not fighting each other in the team championship. As drivers it is not important where we are. “I needed to get as far clear as possible. I was on my way, around two seconds ahead and they asked me to give George DRS and I had to come off the gas down the straight.
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