Hamilton repeatedly urged Ferrari to let him past Leclerc after “hold position” order | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton requested Ferrari to allow him to overtake Charles Leclerc after both drivers completed their first pit stops. Ferrari had instructed Hamilton to maintain his position when Leclerc exited the pits ahead of him on lap 25.

Hamilton, who began the race on medium tyres, did not find strong pace and opted for an early pit stop to switch to soft tyres. Leclerc, starting on soft tyres, switched to mediums and rejoined the track just in front of Hamilton, prompting the latter's repeated requests to Ferrari.