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Hamilton's Singapore GP strategy gamble fails, drops from third to sixth

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari strategy gamble at the Singapore Grand Prix fails, dropping him from third to sixth after a long soft-tyre stint under VSC. Ferrari explains the decision.

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How the sources differ

PlanetF1 highlights a Ferrari mistake and radio exchange, The Race gives a verdict on the failure, Autosport and Motorsport.com detail Vasseur's explanation, and Crash.net quotes Hamilton calling it a painful lesson. No official FIA document present.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete explanation from Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, covering the strategic reasoning and outcome with detail.

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