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Martin Brundle reacts to “bizarre” Lewis Hamilton Singapore GP strategy choice

Lewis Hamilton's sixth place finish at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was disappointing for the Ferrari team. After the driver chose not to pit when he was called in, he struggled with tyres towards the end of the race and…

By Alex Harrington · Motorsport

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 2:22 PM

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Martin Brundle described Lewis Hamilton's decision not to pit during the Singapore GP Virtual Safety Car as bizarre.
Hamilton ran 44 laps on soft tires after refusing Ferrari's instruction to pit, eventually dropping to a sixth-place finish.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stated that the strategic error cost the team a potential podium finish.

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Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle labelled Lewis Hamilton's strategy at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix "bizarre" after the Ferrari driver ignored pit calls and finished sixth. After an early stop on Lap 18, Hamilton chose to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car caused by Lance Stroll's stranded Aston Martin, forcing him to complete 44 laps on a single set of soft tires.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed that Hamilton rejected the pit instruction, stating the decision likely cost the team a podium finish alongside Charles Leclerc. Hamilton accepted full responsibility for the error, apologizing to Ferrari over the team radio and through a social media statement.

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Martin Brundle reacts to “bizarre” Lewis Hamilton Singapore GP strategy choice

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