Leclerc Radio BLACKED OUT After Hamilton Near-Miss?! | F1 News
8/26/2026, 5:05:16 PM
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F1 News today as Ferrari face fresh questions after the Dutch Grand Prix, with Fred Vasseur calling for a DEEP investigation into what went wrong at Zandvoort — while a new report claims part of Charles Leclerc’s team radio was BLACKED OUT after his near-collision with Lewis Hamilton. So what did Leclerc say, why was the radio not broadcast, and does this point to an even bigger Ferrari problem behind the scenes? Plus, Aston Martin’s Honda partnership comes under growing pressure as reports suggest Lawrence Stroll’s team has explored a possible return to Mercedes power, Andrea Stella delivers a brutal assessment of Oscar Piastri’s lost lap time, and Mercedes search for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace mysteriously dropped away. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig, bringing you daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 Live, F1 2026 updates, breaking F1 news, F1 rumours, analysis and live debate. 🔴 FERRARI INVESTIGATION GETS SERIOUS Fred Vasseur says Ferrari must take a “deep look” at its Dutch GP performance after a weekend where strategy, execution and driver management all came under scrutiny. Now there’s another twist. A report claims Ferrari blacked out part of Leclerc’s radio after he nearly collided with Hamilton late in the race. What was said? Why wasn’t it broadcast? And how much tension is there really between Ferrari’s two drivers? With Hamilton already frustrated by Ferrari’s handling of the race, does Vasseur now have a much bigger management problem? 🚨 ASTON MARTIN’S HONDA GAMBLE Honda has promised Lawrence Stroll major progress, but reports suggest Aston Martin has already explored the possibility of returning to Mercedes power if the works partnership fails to deliver. At the same time, Adrian Newey continues to improve the AMR26 chassis while questions remain over Honda’s power unit and drivability. Is Stroll simply putting pressure on Honda — or quietly preparing Plan B? 🟠 PIASTRI’S HIDDEN WEAKNESS? Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri’s need to consciously process certain low-grip driving situations can cost him lap time. Stella insists it’s technical, not psychological, but admits the extra “mental effort” can be worth a couple of tenths. Is this the key weakness holding Piastri back against Lando Norris? ⚫ MERCEDES SEARCH FOR ANTONELLI ANSWERS Kimi Antonelli still finished P2 at Zandvoort, but Mercedes say his pace and balance deteriorated as the race went on. The strange part? The team says it didn’t make a major setup change. So why did Antonelli’s car become increasingly difficult to drive — and should Mercedes be worried before Monza? 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE What was on Leclerc’s blacked-out radio? Does Ferrari have a driver-management problem? Is Aston Martin already losing faith in Honda? Is Piastri’s adaptability costing him? And what happened to Antonelli’s pace? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you enjoyed tonight’s show and SUBSCRIBE for daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 Live and F1 2026 coverage. 🏁 Come for the vibe. Stay for the tribe. 🎥 Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #Ferrari #CharlesLeclerc #LewisHamilton #AstonMartin #Honda #Mercedes #OscarPiastri #KimiAntonelli #F12026 #F1Grandstand 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_f1grandstand_/ DISCORD LINK : https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.