Radio issue prevents broadcast of Ferrari's pit call for Hamilton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
During the Singapore Grand Prix, a radio issue caused the broadcast to miss Ferrari's call for Lewis Hamilton to pit under the Virtual Safety Car. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur explained that Hamilton was instructed to pit but chose to stay out. This decision, along with a lack of communication clarity, contributed to Hamilton dropping from a podium spot to sixth place. Hamilton admitted he missed the pit entry and struggled with tire degradation late in the race. He expressed regret for the situation and confirmed he takes responsibility for the strategy error.
- •Ferrari’s call for Hamilton to pit during the VSC was not broadcasted.
- •Vasseur stated Hamilton was instructed to pit but stayed out.
- •Hamilton finished sixth after starting in second place.
- •He acknowledged missing the pit entry and struggling with tires.
- •Technical issues may have affected communications during the race.
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Radio blackout explains why Hamilton's Ferrari pit call was not broadcast
"A possible radio fault may explain why viewers did not hear Ferrari’s call for Lewis Hamilton to pit during the Virtual Safety Car at the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur told the media, including GPblog, that both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were called in to pit during the virtual safety car period following Lance Stroll's retirement.
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