Hamilton accepts blame for Singapore strategy call and apologises to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said the choice to stay out rather than pit under the Virtual Safety Car in the Singapore Grand Prix was his decision and described it as a painful lesson. He also apologised to Ferrari after the race, while the result leaves Kimi Antonelli able to secure the title at the next round in Austin.
Hamilton took responsibility for his strategy call during the Singapore Grand Prix, saying the decision not to pit under the Virtual Safety Car was his. He described the mistake as a "painful lesson" and accepted blame for the outcome.
The Virtual Safety Car was deployed on lap 39 after Lance Stroll stopped with a suspected clutch issue in his Aston Martin. Hamilton had already completed 21 laps on the soft tyres by that stage.
After a disappointing race, Hamilton apologised to Ferrari over team radio for letting the team down. The result also means Kimi Antonelli can win the world title at the next race in Austin.
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