Button defends Hamilton's strategy choice at Singapore GP amid trust claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Jenson Button has contested the notion that Lewis Hamilton lost trust in Ferrari following the Singapore Grand Prix controversy. Hamilton made a strategic call not to pit during a Virtual Safety Car, which has led to debates about his confidence in team decisions. Ferrari principal Fred Vasseur emphasized that both drivers were informed to pit, but Hamilton opted to stay out. Hamilton took responsibility for the decision, though he did not appear for the post-race media session due to illness.
- •Hamilton declined to pit during the Virtual Safety Car at Singapore GP.
- •Vasseur stated both drivers were instructed to pit; Hamilton chose to stay out.
- •Button argues Hamilton wanted to avoid being behind teammate Charles Leclerc.
- •Hamilton has expressed dissatisfaction with Ferrari's strategy in previous races.
- •The situation underscores challenges in Hamilton's relationship with Ferrari management.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Button disputes claim that Hamilton has 'lost trust' in Ferrari after Singapore blunder
"Jenson Button has disputed claims that Lewis Hamilton has 'lost trust' in Ferrari after his decision not to pit at the Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton has been unhappy with Ferrari's strategy calls several times this season, notably not implementing team orders at the Dutch Grand Prix to allow him to pass teammate Charles Leclerc.
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