The situation between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari has raised concerns about trust. These fears became evident during the Singapore Grand Prix, according to former Formula 1 strategist and Sky Sports analyst Bernie Collins.
After a complicated race, Hamilton ignored Ferrari’s tire change instructions, which illustrates a growing distrust in the team. In the incident that occurred during a virtual safety period, the seven-time world champion opted not to enter the pits, deciding to stay on track.
The crucial moment occurred when Lance Stroll‘s Aston Martin stopped, providing a more economical stop option. Despite indications from his teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton did not come in and attempted to manage a one-stop strategy, finishing the race in sixth position with worn tires.
Collins commented on the Sky Sports F1 Show that the incident shows Hamilton does not trust his team’s decisions. ‘A person of Lewis’s caliber doesn’t forget to make a pit stop, so it’s a conscious decision,’ he explained.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the lack of trust is not an isolated phenomenon. A previous incident in Malaysia was similar, where Hamilton also argued with the pitwall about the need to change tires. ‘This indicates that there is an underlying issue in his relationship with the team,’ Collins concluded.
After the race, Hamilton apologized to the team, acknowledging that the decision to stay on track had been his.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
