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Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has criticized Ferrari for delaying Charles Leclerc when the Ferrari driver obstructed Hamilton during the Dutch Grand Prix. Hamilton finished fourth, with Mercedes drivers securing second and third places. The battle for second place was tight, and Hamilton believes a few seconds lost to Leclerc could have been the difference.

Hamilton's frustration at the race's end stemmed from Ferrari's delay in moving Leclerc to make way for his teammate. He criticized the team for not executing the strategy properly and urged Ferrari to upgrade their engine to close the power gap with Mercedes.

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