Motor racing-Don't expect me to be polite and calm on radio, says Hamilton

FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Turkish Grand Prix - Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey - October 9, 2021 Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after qualifying in pole position REUTERS/Murad Sezer

(Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton said he was not furious with his team after their pit strategy cost him a podium finish at Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix, saying his anger over the radio came from the heat of the moment while jostling for position.

The seven-times world champion, who started 11th on the grid due to engine penalties, was running in third place when he was told to pit for a tyre change, against his wishes of staying out in a bid to catch up with Red Bull's Max Verstappen.