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Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy call

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 · Autosport

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:24 PM

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Lewis Hamilton took responsibility for a poor strategy decision that dropped him to sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton chose to remain on track during a lap 39 virtual safety car instead of making a pit stop.
The 44-lap soft-tire stint left Hamilton nearly 46 seconds behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.

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Lewis Hamilton has shouldered the blame for a strategy mistake at the Singapore Grand Prix after deciding against pitting during a virtual safety car. The Ferrari driver stayed out on soft tires for a 44-lap stint, dropping from a podium position to finish sixth overall.

Hamilton apologized to his team over the radio following the race, acknowledging that the tactical choice cost valuable points. The finish left him almost 46 seconds behind second-placed teammate Charles Leclerc and reduced his drivers' championship advantage over Max Verstappen to eight points.

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