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Hamilton overrides pit call due to rain confusion
Hamilton says lack of rain info led him to skip Ferrari's pit stop in Sao Paulo GP.
In brief
Hamilton says lack of rain info led him to skip Ferrari's pit stop in Sao Paulo GP. Hamilton overrode Ferrari's pit call during Sao Paulo GP rain due to insufficient information, finishing ninth. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Hamilton finishes ninth in Sao Paulo GP
Hamilton finished ninth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as Ferrari endured a disappointing weekend in Brazil.
Hamilton ignored pit call as rain intensified
Hamilton lost out late in the race after ignoring a call to come into the pits to switch from slick to intermediate tyres as rain intensified.
Hamilton's decision to stay out
Hamilton was running in eighth when heavy rain began with 10 laps to go and decided to stay out despite team instructions.
Hamilton's explanation for decision
Hamilton said he lacked information about rain intensity and felt his grip was good before the pit stop.
“The last bit of information I got was that the rain was going to stay the same, and in those conditions my grip was feeling pretty good”
Hamilton's post-race reflection
Hamilton admitted he should have known rain was increasing and apologized to his team for the decision.
“As soon as I got to Turn 1, I realised it was wet. So, it just lacked a little bit of information there”
Team's performance in race
Hamilton had a great start but struggled with rear tyres overheating and lost pace after switching to slicks.
Team's weekend context
Hamilton faced recent team conflict with Leclerc after a first-lap clash in Mexico City that cost him victory.
The takeaway
Hamilton overrode Ferrari's pit call during Sao Paulo GP rain due to insufficient information, finishing ninth.
