{"id":867122,"date":"2026-08-24T21:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T21:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/867122\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T21:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T21:34:12","slug":"f1-news-today-lewis-hamilton-backtracks-after-ferrari-fury-that-wasnt-the-best-version-of-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/867122\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton backtracks after Ferrari fury &#8211; &#8216;that wasn&#8217;t the best version of me&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/lewis-hamilton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a> says the frustration he voiced at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-teams\/ferrari\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ferrari<\/a>&#8216;s race strategy at the Dutch Grand Prix &#8216;was not the best version&#8217; of him.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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 &#8216;be better&#8217; in future.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089502\/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-criticism-f1-dutch-grand-prix-takes-responsibility\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton airs Ferrari frustration during Dutch Grand Prix<\/p>\n<p>\nA 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p> Article continues under video<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton ultimately came home in fourth position in the Netherlands, finishing behind race winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/lando-norris\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lando Norris<\/a>, Kimi Antonelli and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/george-russell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Russell<\/a>, who finished second and third respectively.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089445\/lewis-hamilton-f1-ferrari-radio-angry-dutch-grand-prix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 stars hit with HUGE penalties after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/max-verstappen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Verstappen<\/a> crash at Dutch Grand Prix<\/p>\n<p>\nTwo F1 stars were with huge penalties at the Dutch Grand Prix after an infringement following Max Verstappen&#8217;s huge crash in Zandvoort.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nAs 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089430\/f1-arvid-lindblad-franco-colapinto-penalty-dutch-grand-prix-max-verstappen-crash\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Adrian Newey issues exciting Aston Martin F1 statement after &#8216;incredible&#8217; Alonso verdict<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/fernando-alonso\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fernando Alonso<\/a> described Aston Martin&#8217;s recent progress as &#8220;incredible&#8221; at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, but team principal Adrian Newey believes there is still even more to come.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHowever on Sunday, after Newey&#8217;s comments, Alonso picked up the team&#8217;s second and third points of the season with a smooth drive to take ninth place ahead of the Alpine of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/pierre-gasly\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pierre Gasly<\/a>.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089390\/adrian-newey-aston-martin-f1-more-potential-to-unlock-dutch-grand-prix-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Max Verstappen reveals reason for heartbreaking Dutch Grand Prix crash<\/p>\n<p>\nMax Verstappen has explained his massive crash on the first lap of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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&#8217;s final home race.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089442\/f1-max-verstappen-dutch-grand-prix-crash-reveals-reason-red-bull\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Verstappen had a DNF disaster at Zandvoort.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/30630d7f911d68be4cda35740771e8dbb204e5c7.jpg\"\/>Verstappen had a DNF disaster at Zandvoort.<br \/>\nToto Wolff defends taking second place from George Russell at F1 Dutch Grand Prix<\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-teams\/mercedes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes<\/a> F1 team principal Toto Wolff has defended the team orders given to George Russell during Sunday&#8217;s Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nRussell 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089451\/toto-wolff-mercedes-f1-team-orders-dutch-grand-prix\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 makes major announcement about hit Netflix show &#8216;Drive to Survive&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>\nF1 have announced that the hit Netflix show &#8216;Drive to Survive&#8217; will return for Season 9 in 2027.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089489\/f1-drive-to-survive-netflix-season-9-2027\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Dutch Grand Prix Results: Lando Norris wins again to reignite title battle<\/p>\n<p>\nLando 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThere 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089395\/f1-results-today-dutch-grand-prix-2026-times-finishing-positions-penalties\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 Standings 2026: Latest points leaders as Lewis Hamilton title bid falters at Dutch Grand Prix<\/p>\n<p>\nLewis Hamilton&#8217;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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 41-year-old Ferrari superstar could only finish P7 in Saturday&#8217;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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nHamilton could then only manage P4 in Sunday&#8217;s Dutch Grand Prix to fall even further behind.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089399\/f1-standings-2026-latest-points-leaders-dutch-grand-prix-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Why was this the last Dutch Grand Prix? Organisers confirm emotional KO for iconic circuit<\/p>\n<p>\nThe F1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort took place for the final time on Sunday at the iconic seaside circuit in the Netherlands.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nThe 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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\nIt was a painful moment for the organisers and Max Verstappen&#8217;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.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1089408\/f1-dutch-grand-prix-2026-last-race-reasons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigital sports leader with 30 years of senior level experience running global brands. 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