Archive · 24 Aug 2026
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.
- When
- Sunday, August 23, during the 2026 Formula One season.
- Where
- At the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Why
- Hamilton said time lost behind Leclerc cost him several seconds and potentially crucial championship points.
- 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