Lewis Hamilton, driver of the Ferrari team, required immediate medical assistance after an intensive 62-lap race at the Singapore Grand Prix. The extreme heat and humidity conditions of the circuit caused the seven-time world champion to miss the post-race press conference.
A spokesperson for Ferrari confirmed that Hamilton felt unwell after the race and was attended to by the FIA medical team. Due to his physical condition, the FIA granted him permission to skip his usual media obligations.
Sources from the specialized press confirmed that the rigorous race on the challenging Marina Bay circuit exceeded the physical limitations of the driver. Specifically, Hamilton faced a miscalculation in strategy while ignoring a call to the pits during a period of virtual safety car, forcing him to compete on previously worn tires.
The resulting lack of grip from this decision made Hamilton lose significant positions during the final laps, finishing the race in a disappointing sixth place after having been in podium positions. This is not the first time the British driver has been affected by the challenges posed by the heat in Singapore; during the 2024 season, he and his teammate at the time, George Russell, also felt unwell after the race.
Reported by FormulaRapidaAI
SourceID: SRC_061e358ca04283ae16c33950a8d37e092baa3ad4