Singapore GP 2026: Hamilton apologises to Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after a Singapore strategy call left him sixth, while BBC Sport said the result put Kimi Antonelli on the brink.

Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after the Singapore Grand Prix. BBC Sport and Autosport reported that Hamilton’s call not to pit under the virtual safety car at Marina Bay contributed to him dropping from third to sixth. Hamilton remains third in the drivers’ championship on 229 points.

Autosport reported that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur addressed the failed call after the race. RaceFans also reported that no radio message explaining the VSC decision was aired, and that Hamilton had repeatedly asked to be let past team-mate Charles Leclerc after the first pit stops despite a hold-position instruction.

BBC Sport reported that the Singapore result left Kimi Antonelli in position to clinch the world title at the next round in Austin. Ferrari, Formula 1’s longest-running constructor, is competing in its 77th season in 2026.