Lewis Hamilton sent to FIA medical team after grueling Singapore Grand Prix
Following a punishing 62-lap battle under the extreme heat and humidity of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton was completely absent from the mandatory post-race media pen. A medical exemption A Ferrari spokesperson has officially confirmed that the seven-time world champion required immediate medical attention after stepping out of the SF-26 ... Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton was sent to the FIA medical team following the challenging Singapore Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion faced extreme heat and humidity at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, which took a significant toll on his physical condition. After the race, Hamilton was seen by the FIA medical team, as confirmed by a Ferrari spokesperson. Due to his unwell state, Hamilton was exempt from the mandatory post-race media commitments.
The grueling street circuit put immense strain on Hamilton's body, and the intense physical demands were further exacerbated by a crucial strategic error made by the driver mid-race. Ignoring a pit call during a late virtual safety car period, Hamilton had to contend with heavily worn, older tyres on a demanding track layout. This poor decision left him powerless to defend his position in the closing stages of the race.
As a result of his deteriorating physical condition and the poor race strategy, Hamilton fell down the order, ultimately finishing sixth – a far cry from his comfortable podium places early in the race. This is not the first time the challenging Singapore climate has physically impacted the British driver, as he and his teammate George Russell also experienced discomfort following their own Singapore GP finishes this season.
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