Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Admits Frustrated Radio Messages Fell Short
Lewis Hamilton was unhappy during a Formula One race in the Netherlands.
He was stuck behind his Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton thought the team took too long to make a pit-stop decision.
He made sarcastic comments over the team radio.
Later, he listened to those comments again and said they were not his best behavior.
He accepted responsibility and said he would do better.
Hamilton still praised Ferrari’s workers and believes the team is improving.
His next race will be at Monza in Italy.
Lewis Hamilton apologized for sarcastic radio comments made during Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix.
He was frustrated after being held behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc during the race.
Hamilton said the delay in pitting Leclerc may have cost him a podium finish.
He finished fourth, less than one second behind Mercedes driver George Russell.
Hamilton said he still believes in Ferrari’s development and future direction.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Charles Leclerc, and Mercedes driver George Russell.
- What
- Hamilton acknowledged that sarcastic team-radio comments during the Dutch Grand Prix did not reflect his best behavior.
- When
- During and after Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix; the next race is scheduled for Monza.
- Where
- The incident occurred at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, with the next race in Monza, Italy.
- Why
- Hamilton was frustrated about being held behind Charles Leclerc and believed Ferrari’s delayed response affected his chance of reaching the podium.
- Race
- Dutch Grand Prix
- Hamilton’s result
- Fourth place
- Gap to Russell
- Less than one second
- Team
- Ferrari
- Teammate involved
- Charles Leclerc
- Next race
- Italian Grand Prix at Monza
- Hamilton’s position
- Tied with George Russell on points, according to the article