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Hamilton says Singapore strategy call was his decision

Lewis Hamilton said the choice to stay out rather than pit under the Virtual Safety Car in the Singapore Grand Prix was his. He described the outcome as a painful lesson and accepted responsibility for the disappointing result.

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October 12, 2026
Hamilton says Singapore strategy call was his decision

Multiple outlets reported that Lewis Hamilton took responsibility after the Singapore Grand Prix for a strategy decision that did not work in his favour.

According to the reports, Hamilton said the call to remain on track instead of pitting during the Virtual Safety Car period was his own decision. He later described it as a painful lesson.

The coverage also characterised the outcome as disappointing, with Hamilton openly acknowledging that the backfired call was on him.

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