Kimi: Hard for F1 drivers to talk about climate change

MEXICO CITY -- Lewis Hamilton's recent comments about climate change were a hot topic of discussion among his fellow Formula One drivers ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Hamilton created headlines after the Japanese Grand Prix with a series of messages regarding his decision to go vegan and a suggestion others do not take climate change as seriously as they should. The championship leader, who can wrap up his sixth title on Sunday, clarified his comments on Thursday and explained the things he is doing to reduce his carbon footprint by the end of 2019.

The topic was put to his rival drivers throughout the day. Another of the grid's champions, 2007 winner Kimi Raikkonen, said it is not…