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Lewis Hamilton’s radio message at F1 Austrian GP explained
Stand-in Ferrari boss Jerome d’Ambrosio has addressed Lewis Hamilton’s strategy disagreement at the Austrian Grand Prix, where Hamilton finished fourth, matching his best result for Ferrari.
During the race, Hamilton appeared unhappy with the timing of his second pit stop despite his tires being okay, expressing a desire to “extend” the stint and not wanting to stop as instructed by the race engineer.
Hamilton later downplayed the radio exchange, mentioning the team’s optimal strategy and his belief that he could continue without stopping.
D’Ambrosio clarified Ferrari’s approach, emphasizing the importance of following the optimal race strategy and utilizing driver feedback to improve performance.
He highlighted how discussions with Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc focus on enhancing various aspects of the team, from engineering to track execution, and the collaboration aimed at moving forward toward a better performance.
