Hamilton adjusts setup but struggles in Singapore GP qualifying

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Hamilton adjusts setup but struggles in Singapore GP qualifying
Summary

During qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on October 10, Lewis Hamilton made a front-wing adjustment that impacted his car's performance. While Hamilton initially set impressive times in Q1 and Q2, he ultimately qualified third, 0.069 seconds behind pole sitter Max Verstappen. Teammate Charles Leclerc qualified second and expressed confidence in the Ferrari's potential for pole but felt he could have achieved a cleaner lap. Hamilton noted the car's balance was affected by the setup change, leading to challenges in Q3.

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  • •Hamilton set a fast pace in early qualifying sessions.
  • •He adjusted the front wing before Q3, altering the car's balance.
  • •Hamilton qualified third, while Leclerc was second, both behind Verstappen.
  • •Track evolution played a role in performance changes during qualifying.
  • •Leclerc noted missed opportunities in his laps.
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  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — How Hamilton "tipped it over the edge" with a setup change too far in Singapore GP qualifying
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After showing an impressive turn of speed in the first knock-out phases, Lewis Hamilton pushed too far to unlock more pace

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