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Lewis Hamilton admits SQ3 mistake as Ferrari shines in Singapore

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 4:06 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Lewis Hamilton admits SQ3 mistake as Ferrari shines in Singapore

Summary

Lewis Hamilton acknowledged he made a ‘wrong choice’ regarding the SQ3 run plan at the Singapore Grand Prix. In the second phase of qualifying, Ferrari secured a 1-2 finish with Charles Leclerc on pole, while Hamilton fell three tenths behind. During the top-10 shootout, Ferrari employed a diverse strategy against the other teams, opting to switch from medium to soft tires. Qualifying is ongoing with further sessions to complete before the race.

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Key Details

•Hamilton made strategic error on SQ3 run plan.
•Ferrari leads with a 1-2 finish in second qualifying phase.
•Leclerc secured pole position, Hamilton three tenths behind.
•Ferrari's strategy differed from competitors switching tires.
•Qualifying sessions are still in progress.

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4:06 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton owns up to wrong call as Ferrari struggles in Singapore SQ3

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Lewis Hamilton has conceded he made the ‘wrong choice’ when deciding on the SQ3 run plan at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari took a 1-2 in the second phase of qualifying with Charles Leclerc on top and Hamilton three tenths adrift, and the Scuderia went for a different strategy to its rivals in the top-10 shootout, as all cars switched from medium to soft tyres as per the ...Keep reading
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