Hamilton's VSC decision

Hamilton skipped pit stop during second Virtual Safety Car period, costing Ferrari points and finishing sixth after team's strategy failed.

Hamilton's apology

Hamilton admitted his strategy decision ruined his race, finishing sixth after being on course for a podium finish.

“I let you down today with that strategy. My call, and I lost us valuable points.”

Ferrari's response

Ferrari team principal Vasseur confirmed Hamilton missed pit entry despite both drivers being called to pit.

Onboard footage

Onboard footage shows no conversation between Hamilton and race engineer Carlos Santi about pitting during second VSC period.

First VSC period

Ferrari told both drivers to stay out during first VSC period with no pitting planned.

“We stay out, stay out. Mode Safety Car.”

Second VSC period

Hamilton stayed out during second VSC period while Leclerc was pitted, but no radio discussion was heard.

“So Antonelli boxed and Hamilton, er, stayed out. Mode Safety Car please.”

FOM muting

Ferrari's radio messages may have been muted on onboard channel, preventing broadcast but not stopping communication.

Hamilton's struggle

Hamilton struggled with tyres after VSC period, losing positions to Norris and Piastri.

Final positions

Hamilton finished sixth after team's strategy failed, with Leclerc second and Piastri fifth.

“We finished P6, Max won the race, Charles second, Antonelli third, Norris fourth, Piastri fifth.”

Hamilton's last words

Hamilton apologized for strategy decision, promising to improve next race.

“Sorry boys, I let you down today with that strategy. My call lost us valuable points. I’ll try to make up for it in the next one.”