# Hamilton admits wrong call in Singapore qualifying

> Hamilton admits wrong call in Singapore qualifying.
- Title: Hamilton admits wrong call in Singapore qualifying | Shortify
- Summary: Hamilton admits wrong call in Singapore qualifying. Hamilton admitted he made the wrong run plan choice for Singapore GP SQ3 after Ferrari struggled with…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, charles leclerc, formula 1, singapore gp, sq3, qualifying, oversteering, sports, cars, Hamilton, admits
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-owns-up-to-wrong-call-as-ferrari-struggles-in-singapore-sq3/10863533
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-09T16:06:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, charles leclerc, formula 1, singapore gp, sq3, qualifying, oversteering, sports, cars
## Hamilton admits wrong call
Hamilton admitted he made the wrong run plan choice for Singapore GP SQ3 after Ferrari struggled with oversteering issues.

> It was looking good in Q1 and Q2, and then… I don’t really know where it went away
## Ferrari's qualifying strategy
Ferrari took a 1-2 in the second phase of qualifying with Charles Leclerc on top and Hamilton three tenths adrift.

> Honestly, it shouldn't be an excuse
## Hamilton's lap issues
Hamilton described his lap as 'very, very snappy, oversteery' with no rear grip on the final run.

> I don't know if the rears were not ready or if they were overheating, it was difficult to say
## Leclerc's performance
Leclerc finished third in SQ3, three tenths quicker than Hamilton, but acknowledged Ferrari's pace deficit.

> I think the raw pace, since three or four races, we've lost a little bit of our raw performance
## Next steps for Ferrari
Leclerc said Ferrari needs fine-tuning to compete for pole position in tomorrow's sprint race.

> For tomorrow, maybe with some fine-tuning, we can be there or thereabouts for fighting for pole
## Key takeaway

Hamilton admitted he made the wrong run plan choice for Singapore GP SQ3 after Ferrari struggled with oversteering issues.