# Hamilton Urged Ferrari to Pass Leclerc After Hold Order

> Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after a hold position order cost him 1.8 seconds.
- Title: Hamilton Urged Ferrari to Pass Leclerc After Hold Order
- Summary: Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after a hold position order cost him 1.8 seconds. Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, charles leclerc, 2026 singapore grand prix, hold position order, ferrari strategy, f1 racing, sports, cars, Hamilton, Urged, Pass
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/12/hamilton-repeatedly-urged-ferrari-to-let-him-past-leclerc-after-hold-position-order
- Published: 2026-10-12T09:08:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, charles leclerc, 2026 singapore grand prix, hold position order, ferrari strategy, f1 racing, sports, cars
## Hamilton and Leclerc pit stops
Hamilton started on medium tyres but pitted early for softs after Leclerc emerged ahead on lap 25.
## Ferrari's hold position order
Ferrari told Hamilton to hold position behind Leclerc to avoid losing time racing each other.
## Hamilton's radio messages
Hamilton repeatedly asked Ferrari to let him pass Leclerc after losing 1.8 seconds to follow.
## Hamilton's strategy confusion
Hamilton said he didn't understand Ferrari's strategy and questioned why they were on Plan B.
## Ferrari's response
Ferrari suggested Hamilton improve his pace but kept him behind Leclerc with no position swap.
## Hamilton's final request
Hamilton said he would let Leclerc pass him if he couldn't pull away faster.
## Race outcome
Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after Ferrari's hold position order during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton lost 1.8 seconds to Leclerc after Ferrari ordered him to hold position behind his teammate during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.