Lewis Hamilton has 'lost trust' in Ferrari claim made after Singapore GP strategy blunder
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Key Points:
- Lewis Hamilton dropped from third to sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix after ignoring Ferrari's instruction to pit during a virtual safety car, a move he later called a "painful lesson."
- Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stated Hamilton deliberately ignored a "crystal clear" pit call, sparking speculation from pundit Naomi Schiff that Hamilton may have lost trust in Ferrari's strategic decisions.
- Schiff suggested Hamilton's decision reflects a lack of confidence in the team's calls, especially given recent strategic errors, and a desire to gain track position over teammate Charles Leclerc.
- Contrarily, former world champion Jenson Button believes Hamilton simply made a personal race decision to avoid being stuck behind Leclerc and respected Hamilton's immediate apology after the race.
- Schiff countered that Hamilton's need to take control might stem from feeling that Ferrari's strategy did not allow him to maximize his pace, especially when Leclerc slowed him down after their differing pit stops.
