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Lewis Hamilton sends message to fans after Singapore GP mistake

Lewis Hamilton spent his time following the difficult Singapore Grand Prix pointing his finger not at his team, but at himself. The Ferrari driver finished sixth at the Marina Bay Circuit after he chose to disobey his team's strategy and…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:32 PM
Lewis Hamilton sends message to fans after Singapore GP mistake
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Hamilton took full responsibility on social media for a failed strategy choice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
  • Hamilton finished sixth after ignoring Ferrari's call to pit during a virtual safety car period.
  • Max Verstappen won the race ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lewis Hamilton issued an apology and took full responsibility on Instagram after finishing sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver ignored a radio call to pit during a virtual safety car period, choosing an alternative strategy that ultimately failed. Max Verstappen won the race, while Hamilton's teammate Charles Leclerc finished second, demonstrating the car's competitive pace.

Hamilton explained that his decision to switch to medium tires on a one-stop strategy did not deliver the intended results at Marina Bay Circuit. After missing post-race media sessions due to feeling unwell, the seven-time world champion thanked fans and vowed to bounce back at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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