Hamilton overrode Ferrari VSC pit call in Singapore

Teammate Leclerc finished second on fresher rubber

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Pitting under virtual safety car conditions during the Singapore GP was a no-brainer for both Ferrari drivers 🤯 So it r Via @autosport on X

What happened: Ferrari instructed both cars to pit under virtual safety car conditions at Marina Bay. Hamilton stayed out and dropped from third to sixth on a 44-lap soft stint.

Why it matters: The missed double-stack stop erased a paired podium chance for Ferrari. He later took responsibility for the call in his apology to Ferrari.

By the numbers: Singapore top five grid to flag: Verstappen P1 to P1, Leclerc P2 to P2, Hamilton P3 to P6, Antonelli P4 to P3, Norris P5 to P4.

What to watch: Watch Ferrari's strategy debrief and Hamilton's opening practice plan at the next round.

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@autosport 2026-10-12T06:55:02.202272+00:00

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