Lewis Hamilton qualifies fifth for Dutch Grand Prix after positive adjustments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:06 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, showing improvement after a challenging Friday when he qualified seventh. Following adjustments to his Ferrari between sessions, Hamilton expressed that he is "much happier" with the car and feels excited about the upcoming race. Despite his gains, teammate Charles Leclerc struggled, dropping from third in sprint qualifying to sixth in the main qualifying session. Hamilton indicated that race pace could be better, noting the team's potential to compete effectively on race day. He emphasized the importance of strategy and tire management for the upcoming race.
- •Hamilton qualifies fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix.
- •He qualified seventh in Friday's sprint shootout.
- •Leclerc drops to sixth from third in sprint qualifying.
- •Hamilton cites car adjustments as key to improvement.
- •Strategic tire management will be crucial for race day.
- 7:06 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton "much happier" with Ferrari after difficult Friday
- 7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton "much happier" with Ferrari after difficult Friday
"Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race. “I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on Saturday evening, having endured a difficult Friday, when he qualified seventh, 0.624s off sprint pole. Right after the sprint, which he also finished ...Keep reading
"Having qualified fifth on the grid at Zandvoort for the main race, the seven-time world champion attributed his improved result compared to Friday's sprint qualifying to changes made to the car
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 7:06 PMLewis Hamilton "much happier" with Ferrari after difficult Friday
Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race. “I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on Saturday evening, having endured a difficult Friday, when he qualified seventh, 0.624s off sprint pole. Right after the sprint, which he also finished ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:06 PMLewis Hamilton "much happier" with Ferrari after difficult Friday
Having qualified fifth on the grid at Zandvoort for the main race, the seven-time world champion attributed his improved result compared to Friday's sprint qualifying to changes made to the car
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