Hamilton apologises to Ferrari as Antonelli moves to brink of title
· Sports · BBC News, BBC Sport
Lewis Hamilton issued an apology to his Ferrari team after overriding the pit wall to execute his own strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari were positioned to finish second and third with Charles Leclerc and Hamilton, but Hamilton dropped to sixth place in the closing laps due to severe tyre degradation. Team principal Frederic Vasseur stated that the team had called both drivers into the pits during a virtual safety car, but Hamilton chose to stay out to defend his track position. Hamilton did not speak to the media after the race due to feeling unwell, but released a statement taking full responsibility for the strategy.
Why it matters
The strategic miscalculation cost Ferrari valuable championship points during a race where the car's true pace warranted a higher finish.
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