Lewis Hamilton, driver for Scuderia Ferrari, was transferred to the FIA medical team after a demanding Singapore Grand Prix that saw him compete for 62 laps in conditions of extreme heat and high humidity at the Marina Bay circuit.
At the end of the race, Hamilton was unable to attend the post-race press conference, an absence confirmed by a Ferrari spokesperson. According to sources, the seven-time world champion felt unwell upon exiting his SF-26 car.
The spokesperson detailed that Hamilton was immediately attended to by FIA medical personnel, leading to an exemption by the regulatory body, which allowed him to avoid his usual obligations with the media.
The physical intensity of the race, combined with the warm climate of Singapore, tested the experienced driver, who was carefully examined by track doctors. This is not the first time Hamilton has faced difficulties at this circuit; in previous editions, he had also experienced moments of weakness after competition.
Additionally, a strategic error during the race complicated his performance further. Hamilton ignored a pit order to change tires during a virtual safety period, forcing him to fight to maintain control of his vehicle with significantly worn tires. These conditions caused the driver to lose positions, ultimately finishing in a disappointing sixth place after having podium options in the early stages of the race.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
