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Jolyon Palmer saw something in Lewis Hamilton Sepang onboard that suggests he could win in Singapore

Lewis Hamilton produced a brilliant comeback drive in Sepang to finish on the podium and he will now be chasing another race win with Ferrari.…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:30 PM
Jolyon Palmer saw something in Lewis Hamilton Sepang onboard that suggests he could win in Singapore
Key Things to Know
  • Jolyon Palmer believes Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's cornering strengths make him a contender to win in Singapore.
  • Hamilton recovered from P18 to secure a podium finish during the recent Grand Prix in Sepang.
  • Palmer noted on the F1 Nation podcast that Ferrari's aerodynamic platform should also favor Hamilton in Austin.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Lewis Hamilton has a strong chance to win the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix with Ferrari. Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Palmer noted that Hamilton's pace and Ferrari's cornering speeds during a podium comeback drive in Sepang highlighted strengths that suit medium-speed, longer-duration corners.

Palmer emphasized that Ferrari's aerodynamic performance compensates for straight-line deficits, making upcoming races in Singapore and Austin promising for Hamilton. Hamilton previously won four times in Singapore and holds five victories at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.

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