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Hamilton Urged Ferrari to Pass Leclerc After Hold Order
Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after a hold position order cost him 1.8 seconds.
In brief
Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after a hold position order cost him 1.8 seconds. Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after Ferrari ordered him to hold position behind his teammate during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. Originally reported by RaceFans.
Hamilton and Leclerc pit stops
Hamilton started on medium tyres but pitted early for softs after Leclerc emerged ahead on lap 25.
Ferrari's hold position order
Ferrari told Hamilton to hold position behind Leclerc to avoid losing time racing each other.
Hamilton's radio messages
Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after losing 1.8 seconds to follow.
Hamilton's strategy confusion
Hamilton said he didn't understand Ferrari's strategy and questioned why they were on Plan B.
Ferrari's response
Ferrari suggested Hamilton improve his pace but kept him behind Leclerc with no position swap.
Hamilton's final request
Hamilton said he would let Leclerc pass him if he couldn't pull away faster.
Race outcome
Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after Ferrari's hold position order during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
The takeaway
Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after Ferrari ordered him to hold position behind his teammate during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
