What happened: Lewis Hamilton overrode a VSC pit call at Marina Bay and stayed out on track. Teammate Charles Leclerc finished second on fresher rubber behind race winner Max Verstappen.

Why it matters: Ferrari split the outcome between its cars, banking a podium while losing positions with Hamilton. Another public override tightens focus on pit-wall authority and driver trust through the closing stretch.

What to watch: Watch whether Ferrari clarifies VSC decision protocol before the next round. Alignment on pit calls is the immediate test.