Hamilton takes responsibility after Singapore Sprint Qualifying drop-off
Lewis Hamilton said he was to blame after losing pace in the final segment of Sprint Qualifying in Singapore. The Ferrari driver had looked competitive earlier in the session, while team-mate Charles Leclerc secured third on the grid.
Lewis Hamilton endured a disappointing finish to Sprint Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix after a strong start to the session for Ferrari. The seven-time world champion showed encouraging pace in the opening segments before his performance dropped away in SQ3.
Hamilton said he was responsible for the outcome and was left puzzled by the loss of lap time in the final session. On the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc converted his run into third place on the grid.
As a result, Hamilton will start Saturday's sprint from further back than Leclerc despite the promise he had shown earlier in the session.
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