ALONSO: SO PLANE THAT LEWIS IS A HYPOCRITE.

Byline: JACK STAPLEHURST

LEWIS HAMILTON has been accused of hypocrisy by former McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso.

The Formula One star, who is on course to clinch a sixth World Championship title, has been particularly vocal of late. On social media, Hamilton has urged the public to turn vegan, having switched to a plant-based diet himself back in 2017.

After helping launch a vegan burger restaurant in London in September, he has used his huge influence on Instagram to spread his message.

The 34-year-old (top) has also issued some worrying statements to his followers, including one post which suggested he felt like "giving up on everything".

But Alonso, who had a heated relationship with Hamilton during their time together on the track and as partners at McLaren, said: "I think I would keep my eating habits to myself."

The Spaniard (left) went on: "We all know the lifestyle that Lewis has, and we know that Formula 1 drivers take 200 planes a year. So you can't then say 'don't eat meat'."

Hamilton could seal his sixth world title at the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend. The Brit needs to outscore Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas by at least 14 points to take the crow