Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton weigh strategy adjustments ahead of United States Grand Prix

Hamilton slipped from P3 on the grid to P6 in Singapore.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Following issues in Singapore, is there a change of strategy for Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton on the cards heading into th Via @SkySportsF1 on X

What happened: Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton face strategy questions entering the United States Grand Prix following execution issues in Singapore. The discussion comes after Ferrari detailed its strategy after Hamilton gambled on softs at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Why it matters: Hamilton qualified third in Singapore behind Max Verstappen and teammate Charles Leclerc but dropped three spots to finish sixth. Leclerc held second place from the front row while Verstappen took the win, leaving Hamilton's side of the garage looking to stop losing track position on Sundays.

By the numbers: Singapore Grand Prix results: Max Verstappen P1 (started P1), Charles Leclerc P2 (started P2), Kimi Antonelli P3 (started P4), Lando Norris P4 (started P5), Oscar Piastri P5, Lewis Hamilton P6 (started P3).

What to watch: Ferrari heads to Austin for the United States Grand Prix with focus on pit wall execution and tire management.

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@SkySportsF1 2026-10-17T14:48:07.015715+00:00

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