# Hamilton targets Verstappen with Ferrari strategy

> Hamilton plans Ferrari ambush on Verstappen after qualifying struggles.
- Title: Hamilton targets Verstappen with Ferrari strategy · Motorsport
- Summary: Hamilton plans Ferrari ambush on Verstappen after qualifying struggles. Hamilton aims to use Ferrari's two-car advantage to challenge Verstappen in Singapore…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, max verstappen, red bull racing, singapore grand prix, formula 1, qualifying, sports, cars, Hamilton, targets, Verstappen
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-plots-massive-ferrari-ambush-on-verstappen-after-frustrating-qualifying/10863953
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-10-10T18:53:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, max verstappen, red bull racing, singapore grand prix, formula 1, qualifying, sports, cars
## Qualifying session ends
Hamilton starts Singapore GP from second row after Q3 struggles.

> We made some changes going into qualifying. The car was feeling so much better
## Car handling issues
Ferrari's rear grip dropped during Q3, losing 0.123s to pole position.

> Q1 and Q2 were awesome. We got to Q3 and snaps into one and three
## Tactical advantage
Ferrari has two cars in front of Verstappen with Hadjar out of Q3.

> We could definitely, hopefully, work as a team tomorrow to try and hold on to Max
## Red Bull's pace
Red Bull's recent upgrades give them significant speed advantage.

> Red Bull have done a fantastic job with their engine and car
## Race strategy
Hamilton aims to pressure Verstappen with Ferrari's two-car front row.

> I think it's really still a good result for us to have two Ferraris up there
## Key takeaway

Hamilton aims to use Ferrari's two-car advantage to challenge Verstappen in Singapore GP after Q3 issues.