Ferrari’s handling of Hamilton-Leclerc team orders draws scrutiny after Dutch GP

Following the Dutch Grand Prix, Ferrari’s handling of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc came under scrutiny from pundits. Former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton questioned whether Ferrari could manage the dynamic between the seven-time champion and Leclerc, contrasting Ferrari’s pitwall hesitation with Mercedes’ quicker use of team orders.

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner also commented on the episode, saying Hamilton “didn’t help himself” with his frustrated radio messages. During the race, Hamilton urged Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc, who was on a different strategy, and when the team later called Leclerc into the pits, Hamilton said the delay had cost him.

PlanetF1 also reported reaction to Ferrari’s approach, highlighting commentary that the team should be making those kinds of team-order decisions for Hamilton. Across the coverage, the focus was on Ferrari’s reluctance to intervene quickly and the challenge of managing its two drivers in race situations.