Hamilton says Ferrari strategy cost him Dutch GP podium

Lewis Hamilton has said Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix, according to the BBC and the Guardian. The British driver finished the race frustrated, telling the team they must improve their strategy if he is to stay in the Formula One world championship fight.

Hamilton said the team was too slow to pit Leclerc, and that the matter is something they need to discuss offline. The Guardian reported that the Briton was angry with the strategic decisions made during the race at Zandvoort.

The race was won by Lando Norris and McLaren, who beat Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in a masterful strategic victory, the BBC reported. Hamilton's frustration at Ferrari's calls adds to a season of operational questions for the Maranello team, which has struggled to convert pace into consistent results.