Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title
Summary
Lewis Hamilton made his own decision to stay on the track instead of pitting during the Singapore Grand Prix, which caused him to fall from second to sixth place. He apologized to Ferrari for the mistake, saying he took full responsibility for the lost points and will work to improve in the next race.Key Facts
- Hamilton ignored the team’s call to pit during a virtual safety car (VSC) period.
- Ferrari wanted both cars to pit; Charles Leclerc followed the team's strategy and Hamilton did not.
- Hamilton’s tyres wore out near the end, causing him to lose four positions.
- Hamilton apologized to the Ferrari team over the radio after the race.
- Team principal Frederic Vasseur said mistakes happen and emphasized learning from them.
- Hamilton started on medium tyres, which performed worse than soft tyres.
- Hamilton’s planned one-stop strategy didn’t work as hoped because of tyre problems.
- Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished ahead of Hamilton, maintaining a strong position in the championship.
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