Hamilton and Leclerc evaluate Ferrari's Zandvoort qualifying performance

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc provided contrasting assessments of Ferrari's qualifying performance for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 22, 2026. Hamilton praised significant improvements to his car setup, qualifying in P5, while Leclerc expressed concerns after qualifying P6, citing issues with engine modes and tire preparation. Hamilton initially struggled in Sprint Qualifying but found his rhythm in the main qualifying session. Leclerc, who had performed well in the Sprint, lamented a lack of pace relative to his teammate. With overtaking expected to be a challenge at Zandvoort, both drivers will focus on maximizing their race starts.