Lewis Hamilton criticizes Ferrari strategy after Dutch GP, finishes fourth
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

During the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on August 23, Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari's strategy calls, claiming they hindered his chances for a podium finish. Despite Hamilton's speed on a different tire strategy, he believed that Charles Leclerc should have been pitted sooner. The race saw Lando Norris of McLaren take victory, followed by Kimi Antonelli and George Russell from Mercedes. Hamilton ultimately finished in fourth place, leaving him questioning Ferrari's decision-making as the championship battle continues.
- •Lewis Hamilton finished fourth in the Dutch Grand Prix.
- •McLaren's Lando Norris won, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell following.
- •Hamilton criticized Ferrari for slow strategy decisions regarding Charles Leclerc.
- •He believes he could have finished on the podium with better decisions.
- •The race took place on August 23.
- 7:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium
"Briton says team too slow to pit Charles Leclerc ‘It’s something that we need to discuss offline’ Lewis Hamilton has told his Ferrari team that they must up their game if he is to remain in the Formula One world championship fight after the British driver was angry with strategy calls at the Dutch Grand Prix, comparing them unfavourably with the decisive way his former team Mercedes had acted. The race was won by McLaren’s Lando Norris from Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Hamilton was fourth but believed he might have had a shot of a podium had Ferrari moved Charles Leclerc aside sooner when Hamilton, on a different tyre strategy, was quicker than his teammate. Continue reading...
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