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Hamilton says sorry to Ferrari after Singapore strategy call, Antonelli nears title

BBC News reports Hamilton's own strategy call in Singapore cost Ferrari a likely second and third finish.

Updated Oct 11, 2026 · 20:12 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Lewis Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after making his own strategy call against the pit wall in Singapore.[BBC News]
  • Hamilton fell from a likely second and third to sixth as worn tyres cost him places late, and Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur said the team had asked him to pit.[BBC News]
  • Kimi Antonelli, third in the race, is in position to clinch his first world title at the US Grand Prix in Austin, leading Hamilton by 111 points.[BBC News]
  • The number of remaining races is unclear because the Middle East war could cancel the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • Hamilton apologised to Ferrari after making his own strategy call against the pit wall at the Singapore Grand Prix.[BBC News]
  • Hamilton fell to sixth in the closing laps while on fading tyres, after Ferrari had been on course for second and third.[BBC News]
  • Vasseur said Ferrari asked Hamilton to pit, while Leclerc pitted and Hamilton stayed out.[BBC News]
  • In a Ferrari statement, Hamilton said he missed the pit entry under a virtual safety car and then stayed out for track position.[BBC News]
  • Hamilton did not speak to the media after the race, saying he felt unwell.[BBC News]
  • Antonelli finished third and is in position to clinch his first world title at the US Grand Prix in Austin.[BBC News]
  • Antonelli's lead is 102 points over George Russell and 111 points over Hamilton.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • It is unclear how many races remain, because the Middle East war could force cancellation of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds if it intensifies before mid-November.[BBC News]
  • Hamilton's account of missing the pit entry comes from a Ferrari statement, and the reporting does not independently verify it.[BBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.