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Lewis Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy

Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear.The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when…

By Ben Vinel · Motorsport

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:22 PM

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Lewis Hamilton took the blame for a poor strategy call that dropped him to sixth at the Singapore GP.
Hamilton chose to remain on track during a lap-39 virtual safety car instead of pitting for fresh tires.
The tactical error cost Hamilton an estimated 41.5 seconds compared to teammate Charles Leclerc.

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Lewis Hamilton took full responsibility for a costly strategy decision during Formula 1's Singapore Grand Prix after dropping from a podium position to finish sixth. Hamilton chose not to pit under a lap-39 virtual safety car, opting instead to stay out on soft tires for an extended 44-lap stint. Over team radio, Hamilton apologized to Ferrari, acknowledging that the personal tactical call cost the team valuable points.

Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc capitalized on the virtual safety car to pit and finished nearly 46 seconds ahead of Hamilton. Max Verstappen claimed victory in the race, narrowing Hamilton's championship advantage over him in fourth place to just eight points.

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