I apologize Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari about his angry statements during the Dutch Grand Prix, stressing that his anger over the walkie-talkie did not reflect “the best version of him,” and taking responsibility for what he said.
During the race, Hamilton expressed his dissatisfaction with the way Ferrari managed the strategy, after he found himself stuck behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, who was late in entering the pits despite the team’s request. The British driver considered that this delay cost him several seconds, and may have deprived him of the opportunity to compete for the podium.
Hamilton, who finished the race in fourth place, said that he felt that he was faster than Leclerc, and criticized the team sarcastically on the radio, saying that they were “wasting time,” before confirming after the race that the goal for him was to win and compete for the world championship.
After reviewing his statements, the seven-time world champion said that he realizes that frustration may appear when feelings are strong, but he stressed that what he said was not his best behavior, pledging to be better in the future. At the same time, he stressed that his criticism stemmed from his belief in Ferrari’s capabilities and his desire to lead the team towards competing for the title.
Hamilton occupies second place in the World Championship standings, equal in points with George Russell, and 59 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli, as he continues to cling to his chances of competing for the title.
