‘That was the biggest f*** up’ – Lewis Hamilton fumes at Mercedes after blowing chance to win first Grand Prix of season

LEWIS HAMILTON fumed at Mercedes for blowing his chance of winning his first Grand Prix of season.

Hamilton was leading in Holland with team-mate George Russell in second and arch rival Max Verstappen placed third.

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But as Mercedes brought Russell into pits to put fast tyres on, it allowed Verstappen to close the gap.

The Dutchman and Russell eventually overtook Hamilton, leaving the seven-time champion fuming.

He said: “I can’t believe you screwed me like that. I can’t tell you how p****d I am.”

He was also heard saying on radio: “That was the biggest f*** up.”

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Hamilton's day ended in misery as he failed to secure a podium spot, finishing in fourth.

Reigning champion Verstappen made it a winning return on home soil with Russell in second.

Charles Leclerc came third meaning Hamilton came away with nothing.

And it had fans online calling for the Brit to LEAVE Mercedes after being cost his pole position.

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One said: "Mercedes and George Russell just cost Lewis Hamilton the win. Make no mistake."

Another said: "Lewis Hamilton has to leave Mercedes, please."

One added: "Sorry, but I think this is the race that changes everything. Lewis Hamilton needs to leave Mercedes.

";That call is not something that can be ignored."

Another commented: "Nah, Mercedes does not deserve Sir Lewis Hamilton."

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