Lewis Hamilton

2022 - 9 - 5

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'Lewis Hamilton has himself to blame for a rookie mistake at the restart' (PlanetF1)

Lewis Hamilton not only went too early at the Dutch GP restart, he also "flipped the engine mode switch the wrong way" reports AMuS.

“We were all on it. “I think the guys were really, really on it,” he told Sky Sports. If it's the same in future races, we’re going to be continuing to breathe down their necks and get that win. Hamilton could have blocked the way for Russell.” So grateful for the team and their hard work. [apologising to the team for his rant](https://www.planetf1.com/news/lewis-hamilton-apology-breaking-point/).

Lewis Hamilton defends Red Bull strategy ace after abuse and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Many Formula 1 fans were convinced there was collusion between Red Bull and AlphaTauri in a bid to help Max Verstappen keep the lead at the Dutch Grand Prix ...

“There are a lot of positives to take from Lewis’ race today, and that’s exactly what we are focusing on doing. We win and we lose together.” “No one expected the race to unfold that way when we were so close to a win. “The language of hateful comments directed at Red Bull head of strategy Hannah Schmitz is intolerable and should not be condoned. However, Tsunoda still wasn’t happy with the car and was instructed to pull off the track. [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/lewis-hamilton) after his intended final pitstop.

'I'm sure' Lewis Hamilton offered Max Verstappen hope by Damon ... (Daily Express)

DAMON HILL has given Lewis Hamilton hope for the rest of the 2022 F1 season.

So we are fighting for it in our grasp but of course the safety car didn’t really help and I was just on the edge of breaking point with emotions.” However Mercedes decided to pit Russell in the final furlong and Verstappen on his new tyres was moved into second and then was able to overtake Hamilton and seal victory in his homeland. As the Dutchman pitted for soft tyres while the safety car had been deployed, [George Russell](/latest/george-russell) was behind Hamilton and Verstappen had to overtake both to claim the race win.

Rosberg insists Hamilton's foul-mouthed rant at his Mercedes team ... (Daily Mail)

Hamilton, who qualified fourth but saw an improved performance from his car during the race, was incredulous at his team after mistakes were made.

The car was finally working. We were fighting against the Red Bulls. 'So many great things to take from it. It was a really terrible experience for him. We came here struggling from the last race. 'And for Lewis, one thing led to another.

Lewis Hamilton's apology for X-rated rant another sign of his ... (The Independent)

Hamilton's fury during the Dutch Grand Prix was understandable but his reflections post-race were refreshing in the face of adversity.

His fuel for the fight is still very much evident. Russell is now 30 points ahead of Hamilton in the World Championship as he hunts down second place overall. While the frustration of this year’s W13 failing him has added salt to the wounds following 2021’s lost title, his appetite for the fight is still very much prescient. That’s with a new, quicker team-mate in the garage alongside him too. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) “And then the safety car came through and fricking emotions were all over the place. In the face of adversity and annoyance, a reflective Hamilton took it on the chin once again. Hamilton would have been forgiven for hallucinations of Abu Dhabi last year springing into his head as he dropped down the order and off the podium. [baffling retirement which triggered a race-changing virtual safety car](/f1/toto-wolff-lewis-hamilton-max-verstappen-red-bull-fia-b2159627.html), the Silver Arrows were on course for the most improbable of one-twos from fourth and sixth on the grid. Of course I am disappointed. “I am sorry to my team for what I said because it was made in the heat of the moment. Russell profited, Hamilton suffered as he was supremely [surpassed by runaway Championship leader Max Verstappen on quicker rubber](/f1/dutch-grand-prix-result-max-verstappen-lewis-hamilton-b2159516.html).

Hamilton Was in the Wrong Engine Mode When Verstappen Passed (RoadandTrack.com)

Lewis Hamilton was frustrated by his team's strategy during yesterday's Dutch Grand Prix. After they left him out as Russell pitted during the safety car, ...

But in a race where he was frustrated by his team's perceived mistakes, Hamilton appears to have hurt his own odds. Hamilton would eventually fall to fourth, out on older tires than his teammate and defending against Charles LeClerc in a faster car. The mode reduced power at a pivotal moment for the Mercedes driver, who was trying to fend off a faster Red Bull filling his mirror at the restart.