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Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye for £60 million, according to Paul Joyce.
In a separate deal, Richarlison is poised to return to his former club for £35 million. The two transfers are expected to be completed independently as Roberto De Zerbi continues reshaping Tottenham’s attack.
Hansi Flick says Barcelona are satisfied with their start to the 2026-27 LaLiga season, with two wins from two matches, while sporting director Deco continues to assess whether the squad can be strengthened before the transfer window closes.
Speaking ahead of the meeting with Rayo, Flick also discussed Frenkie de Jong, Lamine Yamal, goalkeeper Tek, several emerging players and Barcelona’s plans for the final days of the market.
Flick said he is pleased with the quality and atmosphere within the squad, while stressing that Barcelona are under no pressure to make another signing.
I’m happy with the team I have. Deco is working to see if he can strengthen it. But we’re under no pressure. So far he has done a fantastic job. For me, everything is fine. I see quality in training, and we’re doing well. We’re on the right track.
He added that Deco is still exploring the market, but said the club’s current position is positive.
Flick confirmed that Barcelona remain satisfied with Tek and explained that Dominik Livakovic’s arrival is viewed as a move for the future.
“We are happy with Tek, and Livakovic knows the situation. It is a signing for the future. We are happy with his signing”.
The Barcelona coach praised Frenkie de Jong’s improvement and quality, while warning that the club will need to manage his minutes during a long season that includes the World Cup.
Let’s take it day by day. He has improved. The season is long and he is a fantastic player. I’m happy that he’s here, he has quality and we need him to achieve our objectives. We have to manage the load of minutes, there are World Cup players… we have to monitor and manage it, and everyone wants to play. But the team is the priority, neither me nor any individual player. It is the club.
Flick said Bisiwu will train with the first team but continue playing for Barcelona’s reserve side, where he can keep developing his potential.
I think his situation is clear. He trains with us but plays with the reserve team. He has potential. He is doing very well, but he can improve and I’m sure he will.
Flick dismissed questions about the Ballon d’Or, saying his priority is Barcelona’s collective success rather than individual awards.
“No, it’s not my job. Mine is already difficult enough without having to keep track of that. There are many good players on my team. I’m not a fan of these things. I’m concerned about the team; if it is successful, there are more chances of winning individual titles. There are world-class players and it isn’t easy to choose just one”.
Flick said Barcelona’s objectives will depend on their ability to remain united throughout the season, rather than relying on one or two individuals.
“In one season, many things can happen. But, as of today, we are doing well. Everything has to do with how we play as a team. It’s not about one player or two, it’s about being connected and being a team. The setting and the atmosphere are very good and we have to keep it that way. It is important to achieve our objectives. Team spirit is very important”.
Flick explained why Raphinha continues to operate as a central striker, highlighting his pressing, leadership, intensity and finishing ability.
“As a number 9, he starts the press well. And he is a leader on the pitch. He has intensity. And in front of goal he does very well. That’s why he plays there. It’s not a problem for him. Fermín can also play there. He played the final minutes and also scored”.
The coach said Hamza has earned playing time after an impressive pre-season and strong work in training.
“No siempre es fácil, we think about giving minutes to those who deserve them, and he deserves them. He had a great preseason and trains well. He is doing very well in front of goal, and he also has the right mentality. He deserves to play and will get minutes. We have to give him opportunities to show his quality”.
Flick said Rodri has recovered from minor recent problems and is ready to start, although a final decision will be made later. He also praised Fariñas for his talent, fitness and versatility.
“Rodri has had some minor issues in recent days, but he’s fine now. He’s ready to start, but we’ll see. Fariñas, like Hamza. He has surprised me a lot, he is an excellent player with a lot of talent, he is very fit and committed. He can play in several positions. There are many players in midfield, but he deserves to play some minutes”.
Flick confirmed that Barcelona are continuing to consider their options until the transfer window closes. He believes Álvaro Cortés needs regular football and that a move to Belgium could benefit the young player.
We are always looking at what we can do, right up until the end of the market. All clubs do it. Álvaro has taken a step forward. At his age, he needs to play. It’s good for him to play in Belgium. Here he might not have the minutes he needs. And staying with the reserves is not an option.
Although Flick would prefer the squad to be settled before the season begins, he acknowledged that some decisions are outside his control.
“I prefer to have everything done at the start of the season, but there are things I can’t change”.
Flick defended Lamine Yamal after concerns about the winger’s emotional state, saying the teenager remains on a strong sporting path following an injury, a World Cup appearance and a short holiday.
It’s good that Lamine smiles, but every day is the same, I don’t smile every day either
Always good to see a player smile, but not every day is the same. I don’t smile every day either. Everyone is worried about him, but he played in a World Cup after an injury. He had three weeks of vacation. He has played two matches; the first perhaps wasn’t the best, but I’m happy because he gives us more, creates chances… against Athletic he played the full 90 minutes, I saw him at a top level. Today he was excellent. He’s on a very good path. We have to support him, and I’m going to do it.
Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer expects McLaren to emerge as Mercedes’ closest rival by the end of the 2026 season.
Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast with broadcaster Jake Humphrey, Szafnauer discussed the changing competitive order at the front of the Formula 1 grid after Lando Norris secured consecutive victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix.
McLaren has introduced significant upgrades at recent races. With the team’s development package now fully integrated ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Szafnauer believes the Woking-based outfit can overtake Ferrari in the constructors’ championship and mount a stronger challenge to Mercedes.
“Monza will be very important because [McLaren] brought an upgrade that did work in Hungary. I think they continued with that upgrade from what I read in Zandvoort, and now the upgrade’s complete. Let’s see how they go in Monza,” Szafnauer explained.
“I still think they’re going to be Mercedes’ closest competitor at the end of the season. I said that at the beginning, but it seemed like it was Ferrari. And I think it’s ebbing and flowing, the relative performance due to the fact that not all of the upgrades are coming at the same time, and the upgrades are significant.
“In a year where the regulations are new, you find a lot, right? So your learning curve is very steep. So when you bring that upgrade relative to those who haven’t, you make a step. And I think we saw that with Alpine as well. After Racing Bulls had their upgrade, they were significantly quicker than Alpine. It looked like they were going to get them. And now they’re there or thereabouts.”
Szafnauer also addressed why constructors’ championship leader Mercedes has spread its upgrades across the season instead of introducing new components more frequently. He attributed the team’s cautious approach to Formula 1’s cost cap.
“Cost cap. They have upgrades now that they could bring, but once you start making those parts, it costs you, and they’ll go over the cap,” he said. “So what they’re going to do, my guess is, one more upgrade, Malaysia/Singapore timeframe.
“That doesn’t mean the learning stops. The learning continues in the background. You’re still doing CFD work. You’re still doing wind tunnel work. You’re still making wind tunnel parts. All that’s planned.
“It’s just a question of when you stop to actually bring that upgrade package. And that’s where the money is. When you make realised car parts, they cost: new wings, new floors, new bodywork. And I predict they’ll have one more big upgrade as opposed to a lot of little ones because they can’t afford it. They’re at the cap.”
Details of Formula 1 driver contracts are closely guarded, although the length of many deals is eventually made public. Here is how long each current F1 driver contract is believed to run, along with the potential moves that could shape the grid in the coming seasons.
The reigning F1 world champion recently announced a new four-year contract with McLaren, keeping him at the team until at least 2030. The agreement is also believed to include clauses that could extend the deal beyond that point.
Norris joined McLaren as a junior driver in 2017 before stepping up to its F1 team in 2019. He became world champion in 2025.
Oscar Piastri signed a new McLaren contract at the start of 2025, tying him to the team until the end of 2028.
The Australian made his F1 debut with McLaren in 2023 after a hearing before the FIA Contract Recognition Board settled a dispute between Alpine and McLaren.
Despite Mercedes’ previous pursuit of Max Verstappen, George Russell remains confident in his place at the team. The British driver is contracted through the end of the 2027 season.
Russell joined Mercedes in 2022 after three seasons effectively on loan at Williams, where he made his F1 debut in 2019.
Kimi Antonelli is also believed to have a Mercedes contract running until the end of 2027.
The Italian replaced Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes’ driver line-up after Hamilton left for Ferrari in 2025.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull announced a new contract at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. The agreement runs until at least the end of 2030.
Verstappen became a Red Bull junior in 2014 and made his F1 debut with sister team Toro Rosso in 2015 at the age of 17. He was promoted to the Red Bull team midway through the 2016 season.
Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull contract is set to expire at the end of 2026 after he joined the senior team from Racing Bulls the previous winter.
The French driver made his F1 debut with Racing Bulls in 2025 and immediately impressed, highlighted by a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix. His performances led to a rapid promotion to Red Bull for 2026.
Ferrari has often declined to reveal the precise length of its drivers’ contracts, but all parties have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s deal runs until at least 2027. With contract clauses taken into account, he signed a three-year agreement when he joined in 2025.
Hamilton made his F1 debut with McLaren in 2007 and won his first world title in 2008. He moved to Mercedes in 2013 and won a further six world championships during his 12 years with the German manufacturer.
Ferrari announced that Charles Leclerc had agreed to a new contract on the eve of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, saying he would remain with the Maranello team “for the coming seasons”. The deal is believed to keep him at Ferrari until at least the end of 2028, with an option for additional years.
Leclerc was a Ferrari junior and made his F1 debut on loan at Sauber in 2018. He joined Ferrari’s driver line-up in 2019 and has remained a permanent fixture ever since.
Alex Albon signed a contract extension with Williams ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, keeping him at the team until the end of 2027.
The Anglo-Thai driver made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2019 before switching to Red Bull midway through the season. Red Bull dropped Albon at the end of 2020, and he spent one year away from F1 before returning to the grid with Williams in 2022.
One day after Albon’s renewal was announced, Carlos Sainz’s future was confirmed with a multi-year Williams contract at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. The deal is believed to run until the end of 2028 and include contract clauses.
Sainz has raced for almost half of the F1 grid since making his debut in 2015 with Toro Rosso. He switched to Renault in 2017, joined McLaren in 2019 for two seasons and then moved to Ferrari for four years. Sainz joined Williams in 2025.
Like many Red Bull youngsters, Liam Lawson has largely worked on one-year contracts, and 2026 is no different. The New Zealander responded well after being demoted to Racing Bulls following just two rounds as a Red Bull driver and secured his short-term future with the team for the season.
Lawson made his F1 debut in 2023 as an injury replacement for Daniel Ricciardo. In 2024, he permanently replaced Ricciardo at Racing Bulls from the United States Grand Prix, leading to his ill-fated promotion to Red Bull and subsequent return to Racing Bulls in 2025.
F1’s only rookie on the 2026 grid was handed a one-year contract to prove himself at Racing Bulls.
The British driver has impressed during his debut season and appears set to retain his place on the grid for 2027.
The biggest remaining question surrounding the 2027 F1 grid concerns Fernando Alonso. The 45-year-old agreed to a contract extension in 2024 that will keep him at Aston Martin until the end of the 2026 season.
Alonso made his F1 debut with Minardi in 2001. After spending one year away from the grid as a Renault test driver, he returned in 2003 for a four-year stint that produced two world titles. Following an unsuccessful 2007 season with McLaren, Alonso returned to Renault for 2008 and 2009 before joining Ferrari for five years. He later had a second spell with McLaren amid its crisis with Honda and left both the team and F1 at the end of 2018. Alonso returned to F1 with Alpine in 2021 before switching to Aston Martin for 2023.
Lance Stroll is in the unique position of arguably having a timeless contract because his father, Lawrence Stroll, owns Aston Martin. He could therefore continue racing for the team for as long as both decide.
A contract announced in 2024 covering “2025 and beyond” guarantees Stroll a place at least through the end of 2026, but the agreement is expected to continue indefinitely.
The Canadian made his F1 debut with Williams in 2017 and spent two seasons there before joining Racing Point, which was rebranded as Aston Martin in 2021.
When Esteban Ocon joined Haas for 2025, the deal was described as multi-year, with options believed to cover 2027. However, neither the driver nor the team has so far indicated that an agreement extending beyond this season is in place.
Ocon made his F1 debut midway through 2016 as a Mercedes junior with Manor. After the team folded, he joined Force India but lost his place in the line-up during Lawrence Stroll’s takeover at the end of 2018. After a year away, Ocon returned to F1 with Renault in 2020, remaining there until 2024 before moving to Haas.
Oliver Bearman became a full-time Haas F1 driver in 2025, and his current contract is believed to expire at the end of 2026.
The British driver made a surprise F1 debut for Ferrari as a substitute for Carlos Sainz at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He made two further appearances that year with Haas, driving at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for the banned Kevin Magnussen and again for Magnussen at the Brazilian Grand Prix when the Dane was unwell. Bearman became a permanent Haas driver in 2025.
Nico Hulkenberg joined Sauber in 2025 ahead of its transition to Audi on a multi-year contract. The agreement is expected to carry him into 2027 if both parties agree.
Hulkenberg’s F1 career began with Williams in 2010. After a year away, he returned with Force India in 2012, joined Sauber for 2013 and reunited with Force India the following year, staying until the end of 2016. Two seasons with Renault ended with Hulkenberg failing to secure a full-time seat for 2020 and 2021, although he made five substitute appearances for Racing Point and Aston Martin. He returned to a full-time F1 seat with Haas in 2023, spending two seasons there before joining the Sauber-Audi project.
Gabriel Bortoleto made his F1 debut with Sauber in 2025 ahead of the team’s transition to Audi. Like Hulkenberg, his contract is described as multi-year and is expected to be extended into 2027.
Pierre Gasly signed a new multi-year contract with Alpine in 2025 that will keep him at the team until at least the end of 2028.
Gasly made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso as a mid-season replacement in 2017 before completing a full season with the team in 2018. A brief spell at Red Bull in 2019 ended with his demotion back to Toro Rosso, where he remained until the end of 2022. The French driver joined Alpine in 2023 and has stayed with the team since.
Franco Colapinto emerged as one of the biggest winners in a stable 2026 driver market, as limited movement elsewhere gave Alpine the opportunity to assess him. The Argentinian driver has consequently been retained by the Enstone team for 2027.
Colapinto made his F1 debut with Williams midway through 2024 but found his path to a full-time seat blocked. He switched to Alpine for 2025 and again joined as a mid-season replacement, this time doing enough to secure a full-time contract from 2026.
Sergio Perez secured an F1 comeback with the new Cadillac team on a multi-year contract that will keep him there until at least the end of 2027.
Perez began his F1 career with Sauber in 2011, impressing enough to earn a McLaren seat for 2013. He moved to Force India in 2014 and played an integral role in saving the team from administration before joining Red Bull at the end of 2020. After a promising start in Milton Keynes, Perez was dropped at the end of 2024 before his contract expired. He spent 2025 away from F1 before returning with Cadillac in 2026.
Valtteri Bottas also returned to F1 with Cadillac. The Finn has a multi-year contract that is set to run until the end of 2027.
Bottas made his F1 debut with Williams in 2013 before unexpectedly joining Mercedes in 2017. He helped the team win five constructors’ world championships before moving to Alfa Romeo in 2022. His three-year spell at Alfa Romeo and Sauber ended in 2024, followed by one season away from the grid before he joined Cadillac for 2026.
Source: www.motorsport.com
Patrick Mahomes may have moved past the knee issue that disrupted part of his season, but the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback says the emotional pain of losing a Super Bowl continues to drive him.
The three-time Super Bowl champion has spoken openly about how deeply championship defeats remain with him. Rather than viewing those losses as moments he can simply move beyond, Mahomes sees them as defining parts of his career.
Mahomes has already built one of the most successful résumés of any quarterback of his generation. However, his defeats on football’s biggest stage continue to shape his approach to the game.
“Anytime you lose a Super Bowl, it’s the worst thing in the world,” Mahomes said. “It will stick with you the rest of your career.”
He also made clear that the pain of losing does not fade simply because he has experienced championship success.
“You remember the wins, but the losses, those are the ones that stick with you,” Mahomes said.
That mindset could be especially important for a Chiefs team trying to respond after falling short of another title. Mahomes has repeatedly discussed using disappointment as motivation, and his latest comments indicate that the scars from previous Super Bowl defeats remain central to that process.
Physically, Mahomes appears to have moved beyond concerns about his knee and is focused on leading Kansas City through another season. Mentally, the losses continue to give him an additional source of motivation.
“Every year is a new challenge,” Mahomes said. “You have to find a way to get better and come back stronger.”
That approach has helped define a career filled with postseason success, but Mahomes is clearly not satisfied. He understands that every failed championship opportunity becomes part of his legacy alongside the victories.
For Kansas City, his lingering frustration could make him an even more dangerous opponent for the rest of the NFL. Mahomes may no longer be focused on the knee issue that once limited him, but he says the emotional pain of losing a Super Bowl will never completely disappear.
If that memory pushes him toward another championship, it could reshape the story of his career once again.
Source: www.marca.com
Ralf Schumacher will undergo shoulder surgery after crashing during Stefan Raab’s celebrity jet ski world championship in Duisburg on Saturday.
The former Formula 1 driver was injured during the team competition after partnering with television entertainer Stefan Raab. Schumacher was driving the jet ski, with Raab seated behind him, when the pair crashed at a buoy.
Both men initially climbed back onto the jet ski, but Schumacher accelerated before Raab had fully regained his position. The celebrity duo fell into the water for a second time, initially prompting laughter from the crowd.
Schumacher’s condition appeared more serious when he tried to climb back onto the jet ski.
“My shoulder was dislocated when I tried to turn the jet ski around so quickly,” Schumacher explained during the live broadcast on RTL+.
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Raab said he did not immediately realise how serious the injury was.
“At first I thought nothing had happened, and then the jet ski kept going,” he said. “I was like, ‘Ralf, what’s wrong?’ He said he’d dislocated his shoulder. Then I quickly started waving for help.”
The accident ended the Schumacher-Raab team’s involvement in the competition. Schumacher had earlier reached the grand final of the individual Speed Duel, where he was beaten by German circus performer and Ninja Warrior athlete Rene Casselly.
Although the current Sky pundit was competing outside his usual environment, his speed remained evident. He ultimately missed out on the event’s golden inflatable ring but won the sympathy of the crowd.
“It almost happened the first time as well,” Schumacher said. “I hope nothing is broken. Thank God. A huge thank you to the team who got me out of there so quickly. And thanks to the doctor who put my shoulder back in place.
“It’s not exactly pleasant, I have to admit. But at the moment I’m OK.”
Schumacher posted a video on Instagram on Sunday morning, again thanking the medical team and the hospital in Duisburg.
“team on site who put my shoulder back in and pulled me out of the water. It all happened incredibly quickly, so thank you very much. And a huge thank you to BG Klinikum Duisburg as well.”
Photo by: Alexander Trienitz
Schumacher underwent an X-ray late on Saturday evening and an MRI scan on Sunday morning. The tests showed that the shoulder dislocation had also caused a bone fracture.
“It was only a shoulder dislocation, or a dislocated shoulder, but unfortunately a piece of bone broke off as well,” Schumacher said.
The six-time grand prix winner will therefore require “a small operation”. Despite the injury, he expects to work as a Sky Germany pundit at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
“The operation will be over quickly and then I should be back in Monza as well,” he said. “I only have to hold my microphone with my left hand!”
Schumacher said he had no regrets about taking part in the celebrity jet ski event.
“It was an amazing event and a lot of fun. […] If they do it again, I’ll definitely be there. It was a great event. Sorry we couldn’t win the team competition like that. But next time we’ll definitely be better.”
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Schumacher joked that he still could not understand how the accident had caused such a serious injury.
“Pulling it out of the water, turning the jet ski around and dislocating your shoulder in the process – you’ve got to manage that first,” he joked. “But maybe I’m simply too old for this crap.”
He also defended the event organisers.
“In any case, the organiser is absolutely not at fault.”
Toby Collyer has completed a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion from Manchester United, returning to The Hawthorns after spending last season on loan at the club.
The 22-year-old midfielder joins West Brom for an undisclosed fee and has signed a four-year contract. He becomes the club’s ninth permanent signing of the summer transfer window.
Source: tribuna.com
Roger Federer has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, calling the achievement “one of the greatest honours” of his life.
The 20-time Grand Slam singles champion, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, became tearful during the ceremony in Newport, Rhode Island. Federer reflected on his career in front of tennis legends including Billie Jean King and John McEnroe.
Federer made his main tour debut in 1998 at the age of 16. He went on to win a record eight men’s Wimbledon singles titles, six Australian Open crowns, five US Opens and one French Open.
“This is one of the greatest honours of my life,” Federer, 45, said.
“They call this the Hall of Fame, but fame was never the goal. My goal was to spend my life doing something I love, with people who love it as much as I do.”
Only Spain’s Rafael Nadal, with 22 major titles, and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, with 24, have won more men’s Grand Slam singles titles than Federer.
Federer won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2003 and spent 310 weeks as world number one, a record until Djokovic surpassed it. He also won Olympic doubles gold for Switzerland with Stan Wawrinka at Beijing 2008 and singles silver at London 2012.
In 2014, Federer was part of the Swiss team that won the Davis Cup for the first time.
Federer began his tennis journey as a 13-year-old ball boy at an ATP tournament in Basel. During his Hall of Fame speech, he highlighted some of the lesser-known statistics from his career.
“I’m talking about the numbers that really paint a picture. Between 1998 and when I first went on the ATP Tour, and when I retired in 2022, I wore more than 5,000 headbands,” said Federer.
“That’s more than [Bjorn] Borg and [John] McEnroe combined.”
“And if you think that’s impressive, I wore probably over 7,000 pairs of socks. That’s probably twice as many as most of my opponents, because I doubled them up.”
“But really, there’s no way to measure what it means to be here. It’s hard to put it into words.”
Federer wiped away tears as he thanked his wife, Mirka, his tennis idol Stefan Edberg and “every ball kid who ever stood through” his matches.
He also said he was “incredibly lucky” to have played alongside several generations of tennis stars, including Andre Agassi, Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Roddick, Nadal and Djokovic.
“I need tissues and sunglasses and everything to protect me right now. This is such a mess,” Federer joked.
“As you can tell, I’m still writing my love letter to tennis. My time as a player is done, but tennis will always stand at the intersection of everything I care most about: my family, our friendships, the past 40 years, the future we’re building.”
“Tennis for me is responsible for it all.”
Pakistan fast bowler Muhammad Abbas earned a place on the Lord’s honours board after taking 5-57 to help dismiss England for 208 early on day four of the second Test.
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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton made Ferrari’s Dutch Grand Prix tensions worse with his frustrated team radio messages.
The seven-time world champion repeatedly questioned Ferrari’s strategy during the race at Zandvoort, urging the Maranello team to let him pass team-mate Charles Leclerc, who was running a different strategy. When Ferrari eventually brought Leclerc into the pits, Hamilton complained that the team had lost too much time.
Hamilton later sarcastically asked whether Ferrari was using him as a “guinea pig” after leaving him on old hard tyres.
Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner compared Ferrari’s handling of team orders with Mercedes’ preparation and said Ferrari had not organised the situation as effectively.
“Obviously, it was not as well organised as the silver people. They were well organised,” Steiner said during an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, comparing Mercedes and Ferrari.
“They had the discussion before and obviously that discussion was not as heated as that one after for Ferrari because when you go into the drivers before the race and tell them what is what.”
Steiner said Ferrari’s pre-race discussions should have been more detailed.
“I think that one was not done in the detail Mercedes stated, and that caused what happened.”
Although Steiner argued that Ferrari could have prepared its drivers more thoroughly for possible team-order scenarios, he also said Hamilton’s criticism of the team was counterproductive.
“I don’t think Lewis helped himself being so critical because when you’re sitting on the pitwall and you hear that, it’s like, ‘Oh this guy’s actually trying to vouch too much for himself. He doesn’t see the team anymore here.’
“You could say, ‘Hey, would it not be better if he lets me pass, I’m faster,’ instead of saying, ‘Oh you made me lose time here.’”
Hamilton later addressed his Dutch Grand Prix team radio comments on social media, accepting responsibility for his frustrated reaction.
“I’ve listened back to some of my radio and TV comments. In the heat of the moment, frustration can come out, especially when you care as deeply as I do,” he posted on Instagram.
“But that wasn’t the best version of me. I take responsibility for that, and I’ll be better. That passion comes from believing in this team, the people in it, and what we’re building together. The direction is clear. The belief is there. And the fight is absolutely still on.”