# 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.
- Title: Hamilton overrides pit call due to rain confusion · Sky Sports
- Summary: Hamilton says lack of rain info led him to skip Ferrari's pit stop in Sao Paulo GP.
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, sao paulo gp, ferrari pit stop, rain conditions, mercedes, sao paulo grand prix, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13609700/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-driver-says-he-overrode-teams-pit-call-due-to-lack-of-information-provided-as-rain-fell-during-sao-paulo-gp
- Published: 2026-11-08T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, sao paulo gp, ferrari pit stop, rain conditions, mercedes, f1, sao paulo grand prix, 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.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton overrode Ferrari's pit call during Sao Paulo GP rain due to insufficient information, finishing ninth.