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Lewis Hamilton Apologizes to Ferrari After His Strategy Call Cost Him a Podium Place – WTOP News
Hamilton said he chose to stay out on worn soft tyres, calling the error a painful lesson after Ferrari lost a likely podium.
- On Sunday, Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after overriding a Ferrari pit call. This strategic error cost the seven-time world champion a certain podium finish.
- Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed the team intended to "double stack" both cars under the lap 39 Virtual Safety Car. Vasseur stated the instruction was "crystal clear" on the radio, but Hamilton missed the pit entry.
- Committed to a 44-lap stint on soft tires, Hamilton struggled with severe degradation. He lost three positions in the final stages, being overtaken by Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri.
- Hamilton’s championship lead over Max Verstappen narrowed to eight points. Following the race, Hamilton apologized on team radio and was treated by the FIA medical team for feeling unwell.
- Analysts suggest the blunder reflects a potential lack of trust between Hamilton and the Ferrari pit wall. Martin Brundle questioned the effectiveness of drivers managing strategy, creating pressure to resolve protocols before Austin.
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