Hamilton releases statement after 'painful lesson' in Singapore

Lewis Hamilton took to social media to apologise to Ferrari once again after his strategy call saw him drop out of the podium positions at the Singapore Grand Prix; watch every session of the United States GP in Austin on October 23-25, live on Sky Sports F1

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Lewis Hamilton has posted on social media to reiterate has apology to Ferrari after a "painful lesson" at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Hamilton overrode Ferrari's strategy while on course for a podium finish by opting not to pit for fresh tyres during a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) period, leaving him vulnerable in the closing stages of the race.

He was overtaken by Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, who did pit when the VSC came out, and was subsequently passed by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, plus McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as he dropped to sixth.

Hamilton was excused from fulfilling his media duties after the race as he felt unwell after competing in the sweltering conditions, but released a statement via Ferrari, and has posted himself on Instagram on Monday with similar comments.

Source: Sky Sports