F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton backtracks after Ferrari fury - 'that wasn't the best version of me'

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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton backtracks after Ferrari fury - 'that wasn't the best version of me'

The big headlines with all the Zandvoort fallout

Graham Shaw Consultant Editor

Digital sports specialist running global brands for 30 years

Monday 24 August 2026 16:30 Updated: 22:59

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Lewis Hamilton says the frustration he voiced at Ferrari's race strategy at the Dutch Grand Prix 'was not the best version' of him.

The 41-year-old said he took responsibility for the comments he made on team radio and then in post-race interviews, and added that he would 'be better' in future.

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Hamilton airs Ferrari frustration during Dutch Grand Prix

A frustrated Hamilton had aired his grievances with Ferrari over his team radio throughout the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday as his bid to become an eight-time world champion was dealt a blow in Zandvoort.

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Hamilton ultimately came home in fourth position in the Netherlands, finishing behind race winner Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, who finished second and third respectively.

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F1 stars hit with HUGE penalties after Max Verstappen crash at Dutch Grand Prix

Two F1 stars were with huge penalties at the Dutch Grand Prix after an infringement following Max Verstappen's huge crash in Zandvoort.

The incident occurred at the end of the first racing lap, with a greasy track catching the four-time world champion out as he rounded the banked corner.

As a result of the damp patch, Verstappen lost control of his car, spinning into the wall and taking a huge hit in the process. Thankfully, he was unharmed and left the car under his own power, but the incident brought out yellow flags and subsequently, red.

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Adrian Newey issues exciting Aston Martin F1 statement after 'incredible' Alonso verdict

Fernando Alonso described Aston Martin's recent progress as "incredible" at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, but team principal Adrian Newey believes there is still even more to come.

The team in green are still running near the back of the field after a disastrous first half of 2026, but everything is very relative. Until recently they had been a laughing stock, struggling to even battle with rookie team Cadillac.

However on Sunday, after Newey's comments, Alonso picked up the team's second and third points of the season with a smooth drive to take ninth place ahead of the Alpine of Pierre Gasly.

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Max Verstappen reveals reason for heartbreaking Dutch Grand Prix crash

Max Verstappen has explained his massive crash on the first lap of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.

The dramatic incident at the damp final corner of the track ended his race on the spot and brought out a 30-minute long red flag, a sad end to the four-time world champion's final home race.

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Verstappen had a DNF disaster at Zandvoort.

Toto Wolff defends taking second place from George Russell at F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has defended the team orders given to George Russell during Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Russell was told to let team-mate Kimi Antonelli through during the closing stages of the 72-lap race and that saw the Italian claim second place behind winner Lando Norris, while Russell occupied the final spot on the podium.

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F1 makes major announcement about hit Netflix show 'Drive to Survive'

F1 have announced that the hit Netflix show 'Drive to Survive' will return for Season 9 in 2027.

The show, which takes fans behind the scenes on track and off to go inside the lives of driver and teams, has been a massive win for the sport since its debut in 2019.

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Dutch Grand Prix Results: Lando Norris wins again to reignite title battle

Lando Norris took a brilliant second victory in a row at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, stretching his last set of tyres to hold off championship leader Kimi Antonelli by some ten seconds at the chequered flag.

There was some late drama for the final podium place behind that pair though, with George Russell fighting hard to hold off the Ferrari of Lewis Hamilton, finishing fast on a fresher set of soft tyres.

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F1 Standings 2026: Latest points leaders as Lewis Hamilton title bid falters at Dutch Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton's bid to claim a record eighth F1 world title has faltered at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend, with the British superstar falling further behind in the standings.

The 41-year-old Ferrari superstar could only finish P7 in Saturday's sprint race after a miserable qualifying session on Friday. That allowed championship leader Kimi Antonelli (P4) to extend his lead at the head of the points table to 53 points.

Hamilton could then only manage P4 in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix to fall even further behind.

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Why was this the last Dutch Grand Prix? Organisers confirm emotional KO for iconic circuit

The F1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort took place for the final time on Sunday at the iconic seaside circuit in the Netherlands.

The race will no longer be on the annual calendar for 2027 and beyond after returning for just six seasons in 2021 following a 36-year absence.

It was a painful moment for the organisers and Max Verstappen's orange army of fans, who made the annual event one of THE fun stops on what is now a very global calendar for the sport.

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Graham Shaw - Consultant Editor

Digital sports leader with 30 years of senior level experience running global brands. Built sportinglife.com to be a behemoth in the UK as well as being in charge of the Planet Sport network of sites including planetf1.com, football365.com, teamtalk.com and planetrugby.com. Then grew goal.com to be the world's biggest soccer website in 18 languages and 37 territories. Was GM of Portals for Perform Group (now DAZN) with overall responsibility for sportingnews.com, spox.de and voetbalzone.nl.

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