# Hamilton Apologizes for Singapore GP Strategy

> Hamilton admits Singapore GP strategy error after Ferrari finish.
- Title: Hamilton Apologizes for Singapore GP Strategy · Motorsport
- Summary: Hamilton admits Singapore GP strategy error after Ferrari finish. Hamilton took responsibility for his Singapore GP strategy choice that cost him sixth…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, singapore gp, us grand prix, formula 1, strategy error, championship, sports, cars, Hamilton, Apologizes, Singapore
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-sends-message-to-fans-after-singapore-gp-mistake/10864782
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-12T21:32:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, singapore gp, us grand prix, formula 1, strategy error, championship, sports, cars
## Hamilton's Singapore GP Strategy
Hamilton chose to disobey team strategy at Singapore GP, finishing sixth after missing pit entry.

> Yesterday wasn’t the result we were looking for, and that’s on me
## Hamilton's Post-Race Message
Hamilton posted on Instagram apologizing for his strategy choice that cost him sixth place.

> At a track that’s difficult to overtake you need to try something different, and I chose a strategy that ultimately didn’t deliver.
## Hamilton's Strategy Explanation
Hamilton started third, pitted first, then chose to stay out after Virtual Safety Car call.

> My call, and I lost us valuable points
## Hamilton's Next Race Commitment
Hamilton will compete at the US Grand Prix from October 23 to 25, vowing to return fighting.

> I’ll continue to put the work in and come back fighting at the next race
## Hamilton's Team Reaction
Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Antonelli finished second and third after Hamilton's strategy error.

> Championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounded out the podium
## Key takeaway

Hamilton took responsibility for his Singapore GP strategy choice that cost him sixth place, vowing to return at the US Grand Prix.