David Croft criticizes Lewis Hamilton for recent penalties in F1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft has criticized Lewis Hamilton for a series of "careless mistakes" that led to multiple penalties in recent races. Despite a successful resurgence this year, including a race win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Hamilton's performance suffered at the Hungarian Grand Prix where he finished fifth. Croft highlighted Hamilton's need for vigilance, particularly citing a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri during qualifying as a significant error. Hamilton currently sits second in the drivers' standings with 169 points, behind Kimi Antonelli, who leads with 219 points. The criticism comes as Hamilton heads into the summer break, looking to regain momentum in the second half of the season.
- •David Croft calls Hamilton's recent mistakes careless.
- •Hamilton sits second in the F1 standings with 169 points.
- •He won his first race for Ferrari in June 2026.
- •Hamilton finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
- •He faces penalties for speeding and impeding during races.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — David Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties
- 11:35 AMMotorsport.com — David Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties
"Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has called out Lewis Hamilton for making "careless mistakes" in recent races. Following a difficult debut campaign for Ferrari in 2025, the seven-time champion has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence this year. The 41-year-old currently sits second in the drivers' standings on 169 points, trailing Mercedes driver and championship leader Kimi ...Keep reading
"David Croft has criticised Lewis Hamilton for a series of “careless mistakes” after the Ferrari driver collected several penalties in recent races.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 11:35 AMDavid Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties
David Croft has criticised Lewis Hamilton for a series of “careless mistakes” after the Ferrari driver collected several penalties in recent races.
- Motorsport.comJul 31, 2026, 11:35 AMDavid Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has called out Lewis Hamilton for making "careless mistakes" in recent races. Following a difficult debut campaign for Ferrari in 2025, the seven-time champion has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence this year. The 41-year-old currently sits second in the drivers' standings on 169 points, trailing Mercedes driver and championship leader Kimi ...Keep reading
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