Lewis Hamilton's frustrations at the Dutch Grand Prix have drawn criticism from former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi, who reckons the seven-time champion's on-track complaints and post-race comments crossed a line. Hamilton spent much of the Zandvoort race stuck behind teammate Charles Leclerc and ultimately missed out on a podium finish, with George Russell taking third for Mercedes instead. The Brit wasn't happy about it either, sarcastically thanking the team over the radio and later suggesting Ferrari's lack of immediate team orders had cost him a top-three spot.

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In interviews after the race, Hamilton drew comparisons to his Mercedes days, pointing out that his former team would've shuffled the driver order straightaway. Alesi reckoned that wasn't fair game. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, the 1992 Ferrari driver said Hamilton's complaints were simply out of place and that missing the podium wasn't actually down to being held up by Leclerc. He reminded everyone, including Hamilton, that Ferrari deserves respect, even when things don't go exactly to plan.

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Alesi acknowledged that Hamilton's got a massive personality and that's valuable to the team, but he also made it clear there are boundaries. Ferrari is Ferrari, and it can't just dance to every driver's tune, no matter who's behind the wheel. The legendary Italian made the point that while Charles didn't immediately move over, that wasn't the sole reason for Hamilton's disappointing result.

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Hamilton's since walked back his criticisms in a lengthy social media post where he apologized for his radio and TV comments. He took full responsibility for letting frustration get the better of him in the heat of the moment and acknowledged that wasn't his best self. The message was one of unity though, emphasizing his belief in Ferrari, the team's direction, and their collective push forward. It's clear tensions ran high at Zandvoort, but both Hamilton and the team seem keen to move past it and refocus on the bigger picture ahead.

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