Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari strategy at Dutch Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 6:39 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton criticized Ferrari's handling of teammate Charles Leclerc during the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21, 2026. Hamilton finished fourth while Mercedes secured second and third places, with Kimi Antonelli as the runner-up. Hamilton, who was on fresher tires mid-race, lost time behind Leclerc, ultimately affecting his podium chances. He expressed frustration over Ferrari's delay in allowing him to overtake Leclerc, contrasting it with Mercedes' timely team orders. Ferrari's team principal, Frederic Vasseur, acknowledged confusion in the strategy regarding Leclerc's pit timing. Hamilton also emphasized the need for Ferrari to upgrade their engine to improve competitiveness.
- •Hamilton finished fourth at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21, 2026.
- •Mercedes took second and third places in the race.
- •Hamilton lost time behind teammate Leclerc mid-race due to delay in strategy.
- •Ferrari's team principal acknowledged confusion over pit timing for Leclerc.
- •Hamilton urged Ferrari to upgrade their engine to enhance performance.
- 6:39 PMYahoo Sports — Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton
- 6:39 PMBBC Sport — Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton
"Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.
"Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:39 PMFerrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 6:39 PMFerrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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