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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after major error at Singapore GP

  • Lewis Hamilton apologised to his Ferrari team after a self-admitted strategic error cost him a podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he ultimately finished sixth.
  • The seven-time world champion started third but struggled late in the race after making an early pit stop for soft tyres, losing places to Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri.
  • Max Verstappen secured his second consecutive victory of the season, finishing ahead of Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.
  • Hamilton was excused from mandatory post-race media duties to receive attention from the FIA medical team following the race.
  • The result leaves Hamilton 111 points behind championship leader Antonelli, who could now seal the world title at the next round in Austin.

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