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Ferrari boss blames pit lane error for missed Singapore podium sweep
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has attributed the Scuderia's failure to secure a double podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix to a costly pit lane miscue involving Lewis Hamilton. The British driver's race unravelled due to tyre management issues, ultimately finishing sixth.
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Ferrari came tantalizingly close to a dominant result at the Marina Bay circuit but fell short of maximizing their potential after a pit lane error during Hamilton's stop, according to team principal Vasseur. The incident proved costly in a closely contested race where marginal gains typically determine final classifications.
Hamilton struggled throughout the Singapore Grand Prix to maintain the pace set by his competitors, with mounting tyre difficulties hampering his performance as the race progressed. The Ferrari driver found himself progressively outpaced by rivals and was eventually overtaken, sliding down the order to finish in sixth position.
Vasseur's comments highlight how critical pit stop execution remains in Formula One, particularly at demanding street circuits like Singapore where track position and tyre condition significantly influence race outcomes. The team's inability to convert what appeared to be a competitive weekend into a double points finish underscores the fine margins that separate success from disappointment at the sport's highest level.
Ferrari will look to capitalize on their underlying competitive pace in upcoming races, with pit lane coordination and strategy execution likely receiving close attention in the coming weeks.