2026 Singapore GP: Hamilton apologises to Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton apologised after Ferrari’s failed Singapore strategy dropped him from third to sixth, with BBC Sport reporting title implications before Austin.

Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after the Singapore Grand Prix strategy call that dropped him from third to sixth, as reported by BBC Sport. Hamilton, third in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 229 points, took responsibility for the decision after the Marina Bay race, according to Autosport and Motorsport.com.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that Hamilton stayed out under the Virtual Safety Car and lost track position. RaceFans reported that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said the team had called Hamilton in, but he missed the pit entry. Separate coverage from Autosport and Motorsport.com said Ferrari later explained the failed gamble after the race.

BBC Sport reported that the result left Kimi Antonelli in position to seal the world title at the next race in Austin. On the other side of the Ferrari garage, Charles Leclerc, fifth in the standings on 215 points, finished second according to the Motorsport.com and Autosport reports cited in the source list.