Ferrari faces criticism for strategy decision at Dutch Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Ferrari secured 22 points in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with Charles Leclerc finishing fifth and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. The race showcased a chaotic environment, particularly following Max Verstappen's early crash. Ferrari's strategic calls, involving a split approach for their drivers, backfired, causing Hamilton to lose valuable time behind Leclerc. Hamilton expressed frustration with the team's delays during the race. Meanwhile, Leclerc noted that his pit timing hindered his performance against Russell, who finished third. Following this race, Ferrari's strategic decisions will be scrutinized as they continue to pursue Mercedes in the constructors' championship.
- •Ferrari earned 22 points at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- •Lewis Hamilton was 0.8 seconds shy of a podium finish.
- •Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap, causing a red flag.
- •Hamilton criticized team strategy for hampering his race.
- •Leclerc questioned his pit stop timing and strategy effectiveness.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ferrari’s Zandvoort strategy failure explored
"Ferrari left Zandvoort with a useful haul of points, but the feeling was one of a major opportunity missed after a hesitant strategy call undermined Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a Dutch Grand Prix podium. Hamilton finished fourth, just 0.
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