
Hamilton’s Singapore Strategy Error Costs Ferrari Points and Boosts Antonelli’s Title Bid
Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix after overriding Ferrari’s strategy to stay out during a Virtual Safety Car, costing the team crucial points. The error extended Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead to 102 points, putting the 20-year-old on the brink of becoming the youngest F1 world champion at the next race in Austin. Hamilton apologized for the mistake, while Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur defended the driver’s autonomy despite acknowledging the call was incorrect.



