Lewis Hamilton apologizes for radio outbursts during Dutch GP
Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:22 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Lewis Hamilton apologized to Ferrari and its fans for his radio outbursts during the Dutch Grand Prix. Frustrated while running behind his teammate, he urged the Ferrari pit wall to let him through, which cost him valuable time. Hamilton reflected on the team's progress despite ongoing challenges and recognized his emotional reaction, admitting he could have handled the situation better. He remains committed to helping Ferrari improve as they work toward a stronger performance. Hamilton's comments come after a weekend that also saw him expressing belief in the team's future potential.
- •Hamilton admitted frustration while behind his teammate at Dutch GP.
- •He expressed regrets over his radio comments during the race.
- •Hamilton praised Ferrari's progress despite performance issues.
- •The team continues to develop, aiming for improved results.
- •Hamilton remains focused on supporting Ferrari's championship challenge.
- 2:58 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: "That wasn’t the best version of me"
- 2:57 PMAutosport — Hamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Hamilton called out after Dutch GP outburst: ‘Ferrari is Ferrari, it deserves respect’
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Sends Apology After Hearing Back Dutch GP Radio Messages
- 7:22 AMYahoo Sports — Hamilton admits he went too far with Dutch GP radio frustration
"Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised to Ferrari and the team’s fans for his radio outbursts during the Dutch Grand Prix, explaining that his frustration stemmed from his determination to secure a strong result for the Scuderia. The Briton showed his frustration during the race after repeatedly asking the Ferrari pit wall to let him through while running behind his teammate, with the two drivers on different strategies at that stage.
"Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for his frustration boiling over on team radio. During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially once he got stuck behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was slower than the Briton ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over on team radio. During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially once he got stuck behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was slower than the Briton on older ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 25, 2026, 2:58 PMLewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: "That wasn’t the best version of me"
Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for his frustration boiling over on team radio. During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially once he got stuck behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was slower than the Briton ...Keep reading
- AutosportAug 25, 2026, 2:57 PMHamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"
Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over on team radio. During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially once he got stuck behind team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was slower than the Briton on older ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 1:01 PMHamilton called out after Dutch GP outburst: ‘Ferrari is Ferrari, it deserves respect’
Former F1 driver Jean Alesi was not particularly impressed by Lewis Hamilton’s behaviour over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. While acknowledging the intensity of the situation and the emotions involved in the heat of the moment, the Frenchman believes the Briton could have avoided some of the remarks directed towards his team.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 10:31 AMLewis Hamilton Sends Apology After Hearing Back Dutch GP Radio Messages
Lewis Hamilton has responded to his radio outbursts after having watched the F1 Dutch GP, as he praises Ferrari’s push while admitting it was not his best version. It is not often that Hamilton flares up on radio like some…
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 7:22 AMHamilton admits he went too far with Dutch GP radio frustration
Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised to Ferrari and the team’s fans for his radio outbursts during the Dutch Grand Prix, explaining that his frustration stemmed from his determination to secure a strong result for the Scuderia. The Briton showed his frustration during the race after repeatedly asking the Ferrari pit wall to let him through while running behind his teammate, with the two drivers on different strategies at that stage.
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