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Hamilton Blames Ferrari Strategy After Dutch GP Podium Miss
Lewis Hamilton raced for Ferrari at the Dutch Grand Prix.
He finished fourth instead of reaching the podium.
Hamilton was upset because Ferrari brought Charles Leclerc into the pits late.
He said he lost time while driving behind Leclerc.
He believes those lost seconds could have helped him finish in the top three.
Lando Norris won the race for McLaren.
Kimi Antonelli finished second and George Russell finished third.
Hamilton has 183 points and is still third in the championship standings.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth at the Dutch Grand Prix after Ferrari’s late pit-stop decision for Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton said losing time behind Leclerc may have cost him several points and a possible podium.
McLaren’s Lando Norris won, ahead of Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Hamilton remains third in the 2026 driver standings with 183 points, tied with Russell.
Hamilton has recorded five podium finishes this season, including a victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
- What
- Hamilton finished fourth and criticized Ferrari’s late pit-stop strategy, saying it may have cost him a podium.
- Where
- At the Dutch Grand Prix.
- When
- Sunday, August 23, during the 2026 Formula One season.
- Why
- Hamilton said time lost behind Leclerc cost him several seconds and potentially crucial championship points.
Key facts
- Race winner
- Lando Norris of McLaren
- Hamilton’s result
- Fourth place
- Second place
- Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes
- Third place
- George Russell of Mercedes
- Hamilton’s championship points
- 183
- Hamilton’s standing
- Third, tied on points with George Russell
- Championship leader
- Kimi Antonelli, 59 points ahead of Hamilton
- Hamilton’s podiums
- Five, including a first-place finish at the Spanish Grand Prix
Quotes
Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari driver and seven-time Formula One world champion
“I’m here to win and I really believe that this team can win. To win championships you have to pick up every point. The last few races have been difficult with penalties and today I lost several seconds behind Charles which I think ultimately would have made the difference at the end.”
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“My goal is to try and lead this team to the championship and we’ve got some work to do for sure”
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Sources
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