PALMER: What really cost Hamilton a podium in Singapore?

Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging Singapore Grand Prix weekend, culminating in a costly strategy error by Ferrari during a Virtual Safety Car period. Having started on medium tyres, Hamilton was the first frontrunner to pit, but staying out during the VSC with worn soft tyres left him struggling for pace and dropping down the order. Pitting during the VSC would have provided a crucial window for Ferrari to minimize time lost against rivals like Kimi Antonelli and the McLarens, making the team's decision to keep him out a staggering call that ultimately derailed his race.