Charles Leclerc Questions Ferrari’s Pit Stop Strategy that Cost Him Podium at Zandvoort

Charles Leclerc questions Ferrari’s pit stop strategy that cost him podium at Zandvoort

Charles Leclerc openly challenged Ferrari’s controversial pitstop strategy at the Dutch Grand Prix, a decision he believes directly cost him a podium finish at Zandvoort. The Monegasque driver was forced into a pitstop at the end of lap 43, just three laps after Mercedes’ George Russell had stopped, a move Leclerc described as baffling and ultimately detrimental to his chances of overtaking Russell in the closing stages. “I didn’t really underst…

The Ferrari strategy call Charles Leclerc “didn’t really understand” at Zandvoort

The Monegasque driver reckons he had a shot at ending up on the podium in the Dutch GP, which he ultimately finished fifth in

Charles Leclerc asks Ferrari to review Zandvoort strategy after tyre offset fails

Charles Leclerc urges Ferrari to conduct a detailed review of its Dutch Grand Prix strategy after questioning whether the timing of his second pit stop prevented him from creating the tyre advantage he needed against Mercedes at Zandvoort. The decision also had consequences for Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari’s two drivers were operating on different tyre windows, and the seven-time world champion caught Leclerc with considerably stronger pace during th…

Leclerc slams Ferrari strategy call after losing out to Russell

© XPB  Michael Delaney 24/08/2026 at 09:5724/08/2026 at 10:07 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Charles Leclerc did little to disguise his frustration after Ferrari once again appeared to make life harder for itself at the Dutch Grand Prix, with the Monegasque left questioning a strategy call that he believes effectively handed...