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Lewis Hamilton confirms car changes after Dutch Grand Prix Sprint struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:13 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lewis Hamilton confirms car changes after Dutch Grand Prix Sprint struggles

Summary

Lewis Hamilton finished seventh in the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint at Zandvoort, trailing winner George Russell by 12.188 seconds. Hamilton's Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, qualified third and finished second in the race. Hamilton experienced difficulties following adjustments made to his car's setup prior to qualifying, stating the car felt dramatically different. He expressed frustration over the inability to overtake drivers during the Sprint, citing Zandvoort's challenging nature for passing. Hamilton confirmed that his team will make further changes to the car before the weekend's remaining events.

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By the Numbers

•Hamilton finished seventh, 12 seconds behind George Russell.
•Leclerc qualified third and finished second in the Sprint.
•Team will implement changes to Hamilton's car ahead of upcoming races.
•Hamilton struggled to overtake due to difficulties in car setup.
•Ferrari aims to improve performance following Zandvoort upgrades.

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12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Confirms Ferrari Changes After Dutch GP Sprint Frustration

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Ferrari has a Saturday problem to solve. Lewis Hamilton finished seventh in the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint at Zandvoort, 12.188 seconds behind Mercedes winner George Russell, and says the team will change his car before the rest of the weekend…
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