Hamilton targets Verstappen with Ferrari strategy

Hamilton plans Ferrari ambush on Verstappen after qualifying struggles.

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Oct 10, 2026

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Hamilton targets Verstappen with Ferrari strategy

Hamilton plans Ferrari ambush on Verstappen after qualifying struggles.

In brief

Hamilton plans Ferrari ambush on Verstappen after qualifying struggles. Hamilton aims to use Ferrari's two-car advantage to challenge Verstappen in Singapore GP after Q3 issues. Originally reported by Motorsport.

Qualifying session ends

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

Hamilton starts Singapore GP from second row after Q3 struggles.

“We made some changes going into qualifying. The car was feeling so much better”

Car handling issues

Ferrari's rear grip dropped during Q3, losing 0.123s to pole position.

“Q1 and Q2 were awesome. We got to Q3 and snaps into one and three”

Tactical advantage

Ferrari has two cars in front of Verstappen with Hadjar out of Q3.

“We could definitely, hopefully, work as a team tomorrow to try and hold on to Max”

Red Bull's pace

Red Bull's pace

Red Bull's recent upgrades give them significant speed advantage.

“Red Bull have done a fantastic job with their engine and car”

Race strategy

Hamilton aims to pressure Verstappen with Ferrari's two-car front row.

“I think it's really still a good result for us to have two Ferraris up there”

What to remember

Hamilton aims to use Ferrari's two-car advantage to challenge Verstappen in Singapore GP after Q3 issues.

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