Hamilton accepts blame for Singapore strategy call
Lewis Hamilton said the choice to stay out rather than pit under the Virtual Safety Car in the Singapore Grand Prix was his responsibility. He described the decision as a painful lesson and apologised after the race, including to Ferrari over team radio.
Lewis Hamilton said he was responsible for the strategy gamble during the Singapore Grand Prix, with the key decision being to stay out on track instead of pitting under the Virtual Safety Car.
After the race, Hamilton described the call as "a painful lesson" and accepted blame for the poor outcome. He also apologised, with reports stating he said sorry for letting Ferrari down over team radio.
Across the coverage, Hamilton is presented as taking responsibility for the failed strategy and framing the experience as a lesson from a disappointing race in Singapore.
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