Lewis Hamilton admits to strategic error during Singapore GP
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has acknowledged his miscalculation in strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix on October 11, 2026. His choice not to pit under a virtual safety car, prompted by Lance Stroll's mechanical issue, significantly impacted his race. At the time, Hamilton had completed 21 laps on soft tires. The virtual safety car was deployed on lap 39. This decision has drawn scrutiny as it cost Hamilton valuable time and positions amid a competitive race.
- •Hamilton took responsibility for his poor strategy at the Singapore GP.
- •A virtual safety car was initiated on lap 39 due to Stroll's issue.
- •Hamilton was on his 21st lap on soft tires when the VSC was called.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton apologizes to Ferrari after his strategy call cost him a podium place
- 2:24 PMAutosport — Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy call
- 2:22 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy
"Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear. The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin. At that stage of the race, Hamilton had already done 21 laps on softs, while Leclerc ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear. The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin. At that stage of the race, Hamilton had already done 21 laps on softs, while Leclerc ...Keep reading
"SINGAPORE (AP) — Lewis Hamilton apologized to Ferrari for letting the team down with a strategy call that cost him a Formula 1 podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.Hamilton's post-race radio message suggested it had been his choice to stay on older tires rather than risk losing position with a second pit stop.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 2:31 PMLewis Hamilton apologizes to Ferrari after his strategy call cost him a podium place
SINGAPORE (AP) — Lewis Hamilton apologized to Ferrari for letting the team down with a strategy call that cost him a Formula 1 podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.Hamilton's post-race radio message suggested it had been his choice to stay on older tires rather than risk losing position with a second pit stop.
- AutosportOct 11, 2026, 2:24 PMHamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear. The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin. At that stage of the race, Hamilton had already done 21 laps on softs, while Leclerc ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 11, 2026, 2:22 PMLewis Hamilton takes blame for poor Singapore GP strategy
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his strategy in Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix, after a decision not to pit under a virtual safety car cost him dear. The VSC was called into action by race control on lap 39 when Lance Stroll pulled aside due to a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin. At that stage of the race, Hamilton had already done 21 laps on softs, while Leclerc ...Keep reading
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