# Hamilton's Singapore GP Strategy Choice

> Hamilton chose not to pit under VSC, costing Ferrari podium hopes.
- Title: Hamilton's Singapore GP Strategy Choice · Motorsport
- Summary: Hamilton chose not to pit under VSC, costing Ferrari podium hopes. Hamilton admitted his one-stop strategy choice in Singapore GP led to sixth place…
- Keywords: lewis hamilton, ferrari, singapore gp, virtual safety car, formula 1, charles leclerc, oscar piastri, sports, cars, Hamilton's, Singapore, Strategy
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/martin-brundle-reacts-to-bizarre-lewis-hamilton-singapore-gp-strategy-choice/10865194
- Author: Alex Harrington
- Published: 2026-10-14T14:22:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lewis hamilton, ferrari, singapore gp, virtual safety car, formula 1, charles leclerc, oscar piastri, sports, cars
## Hamilton's Singapore GP Strategy Choice
Hamilton chose not to pit under virtual safety car, completing 44 laps on soft tyres.
## Ferrari's Podium Disappointment
Hamilton's sixth place finish cost Ferrari potential podium finish after he refused VSC pitstop.
## Brundle's Reaction
Martin Brundle called Hamilton's strategy choice 'bizarre' for not pitting under VSC.
## Hamilton's Apology
Hamilton apologized to team for strategy decision, saying it was his responsibility.
## Post-Race Statement
Hamilton posted: 'Yesterday wasn't the result we were looking for, and that's on me'.

> Yesterday wasn't the result we were looking for, and that's on me
## Ferrari Team Reaction
Ferrari team principal Vasseur said Hamilton would likely have finished second or third.
## Key takeaway

Hamilton admitted his one-stop strategy choice in Singapore GP led to sixth place, disappointing Ferrari.