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PALMER: What really cost Hamilton a podium in Singapore?

Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV's expert analyst Jolyon Palmer delves into the detail of Hamilton's race under the Singapore lights.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 3:17 PM
PALMER: What really cost Hamilton a podium in Singapore?
Key Things to Know
  • Jolyon Palmer argues that staying out during the Virtual Safety Car cost Lewis Hamilton a Singapore GP podium.
  • Ferrari chose to leave Hamilton on worn soft tires instead of pitting him under the VSC period.
  • Palmer notes that Hamilton was already struggling after pitting early from his opening stint on medium tires.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In an analysis for Formula 1, Jolyon Palmer evaluates how strategy missteps cost Lewis Hamilton a potential podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. Palmer argues that Ferrari's choice to keep Hamilton on track during a Virtual Safety Car period left him vulnerable on heavily worn soft tires, causing him to fall down the order.

According to Palmer, remaining on track was a staggering decision given Hamilton's earlier struggles on medium tires and the inevitable need for a subsequent pit stop. Palmer contends that the VSC presented the ideal low-cost opportunity for Ferrari to pit Hamilton amid his battle against Kimi Antonelli and the McLarens.

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