# Ferrari explains Hamilton’s failed Singapore GP gamble

> Hamilton’s strategy call cost him three places at Singapore GP.
- Title: Ferrari explains Hamilton’s failed Singapore GP gamble
- Summary: Hamilton’s strategy call cost him three places at Singapore GP. Hamilton admitted his Singapore GP strategy decision led to a sixth-place finish after…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, formula 1, singapore gp, vsc, marina bay, charles leclerc, andrea kimmi antonelli, lando norris, oscar piastri, sports, cars
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/f1/news/ferrari-explains-hamiltons-failed-singapore-gp-gamble/10864421
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-11T16:23:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, formula 1, singapore gp, vsc, marina bay, charles leclerc, andrea kimmi antonelli, lando norris, oscar piastri, sports, cars
## Hamilton’s Singapore GP strategy
Hamilton lost three places after a poor strategy call at Marina Bay.
## Hamilton’s pit entry mistake
Hamilton missed the VSC pit entry during his second stint.
## Ferrari team principal Vasseur
Vasseur explained Hamilton’s decision to stay out under VSC.
## Hamilton’s post-race apology
Hamilton called his strategy decision a painful lesson.
## Hamilton’s strategy details
Hamilton stayed out on soft tyres for a one-stop work attempt.
## Hamilton’s race outcome
Hamilton finished sixth after losing three places to tyre degradation.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton admitted his Singapore GP strategy decision led to a sixth-place finish after missing a pit entry under VSC.