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Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari about costly Malaysia tyre gamble in unheard radio messages

Lewis Hamilton felt he could have won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia had he started the race on the correct tyres. Ferrari bolted slick…

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Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari during radio exchanges that starting on slick tyres was too risky for wet track conditions.
Ferrari's incorrect tyre choice caused Hamilton to drop to 17th place and over a minute off the lead.
A safety car period allowed Hamilton to recover through the field and finish third on the podium.

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Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over Ferrari's tyre gamble after radio messages revealed he warned the team about starting on slicks in wet conditions. Ferrari opted for slick tyres following race delays, causing Hamilton to drop to 17th place before mounting a recovery drive to finish on the podium.

Radio transcripts show Hamilton informed engineer Carlo Santi that the track remained very wet, while the team insisted it would dry quickly. A safety car period helped Hamilton recover positions, ultimately overtaking Isack Hadjar to secure third place behind race winner Max Verstappen.

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Lewis Hamilton warned Ferrari about costly Malaysia tyre gamble in unheard radio messages

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