Lewis Hamilton aims for strong finish in final Dutch GP at Zandvoort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton is set to compete in the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort today. Starting from fifth on the grid, Hamilton acknowledges the strong competition, particularly from Ferrari and other teams ahead of him. Although he has faced challenges throughout the weekend, he expressed optimism after qualifying, where he felt more comfortable with his car. He notes that overtaking will be difficult at Zandvoort but aims to apply pressure on his rivals. Hamilton also thanked the Dutch fans for their support over the years, acknowledging the significance of this weekend's race.
- •Hamilton starts from P5 in the final Dutch GP.
- •Ferrari struggled during the weekend, despite upgrades.
- •Overtaking at Zandvoort is expected to be challenging.
- •Hamilton thanks fans for their support at Zandvoort.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton makes Dutch GP ambitions clear ahead of Zandvoort finale
"Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to secure a positive result in the final Dutch Grand Prix, although he is well aware of how competitive the cars ahead of him are. Ferrari has struggled throughout the weekend so far, despite bringing upgrades to Zandvoort.
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