Lewis Hamilton frustrated by Ferrari's strategy at British Grand Prix
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:24 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with Ferrari’s tactical choice during the British Grand Prix held on July 5, 2026. While in second place, Hamilton was pitted under a late safety car, allowing George Russell of Mercedes to claim an advantageous position by staying out. The race concluded under the safety car, hindering Hamilton's chance to reclaim his position. Hamilton admitted that the day had not gone well for him and emphasized the impact of the team's late decision on his final standing.
- •Hamilton was in second place when Ferrari pitted him late in the race.
- •George Russell maintained his position by staying out during the safety car.
- •The race finished under the safety car, preventing Hamilton from overtaking.
- •Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate, won the race.
- 7:24 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Pretty bad from the get-go’: Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari’s decision at British Grand Prix
"Team strategy might have cost him second place Christian Horner makes return to F1 paddock Lewis Hamilton was left frustrated by his Ferrari team’s late strategic decision that might have cost him second place at the British Grand Prix, after he admitted he had endured an afternoon when nothing had gone right. Ferrari opted to pit Hamilton under the safety car late in the race, which was won by Hamilton’s teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton had been in second position at the time in front of the Mercedes of George Russell, who stayed out, giving him track position. When the race came to a finish still under the safety car, Hamilton had not had the chance to make the place back on track. Continue reading...
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