Hamilton criticizes Ferrari for lack of team orders at Dutch GP
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari for not implementing team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Sunday. Finishing fourth, Hamilton's race was marked by a mid-race battle with teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton urged Ferrari to emulate Mercedes' efficiency, highlighting a situation where Leclerc hindered his progress. Despite overtaking Oscar Piastri earlier, Hamilton was unable to advance further until Leclerc pitted, which came late in the race. Hamilton aims to address this issue with Ferrari in the future.
- •Hamilton finished fourth at the Dutch GP on August 23, 2026.
- •He was frustrated by Ferrari's decision-making during the race.
- •Hamilton suggested Ferrari should learn from Mercedes' strategies.
- •The race featured a notable battle between Hamilton and Leclerc.
- •Hamilton plans to discuss the team's race strategy moving forward.
- 5:03 PMAutosport — Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders
- 5:01 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
"Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charles Leclerc arguably being Hamilton’s defining period. Hamilton had just overtaken ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charles Leclerc arguably being Hamilton’s defining period. Hamilton had just overtaken ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton was heard voicing his frustrations during the Dutch Grand Prix, a race in which he just missed out on a podium in fourth place.
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External links- AutosportAug 23, 2026, 5:03 PMHamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charles Leclerc arguably being Hamilton’s defining period. Hamilton had just overtaken ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 5:01 PMLewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charles Leclerc arguably being Hamilton’s defining period. Hamilton had just overtaken ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:01 PMLewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
Lewis Hamilton was urging Ferrari to impose team orders on Charles Leclerc, who was holding him up during the Dutch GP
- Formula1.com—Hamilton explains frustrated radio messages in Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton was heard voicing his frustrations during the Dutch Grand Prix, a race in which he just missed out on a podium in fourth place.
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