Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes boosted by proposed F1 calendar overhaul
The final stretch of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is facing a massive, unprecedented logistical overhaul. Following severe security escalations across the Middle East - specifically punctuated by reports of consecutive bombings at Riyadh airport today - the sport's governing body is rapidly moving to scrap the season-ending Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. While Formula 1 CEO Stefano ...…
Lewis Hamilton apologized to his Ferrari team after overriding the pit wall's decision and choosing his own strategy during the Singapore Grand Prix. Ferrari were leading the championship with Charles Leclerc and Hamilton in second and third, but Hamilton fell to sixth as he fought a losing battle due to fading tyres. Hamilton explained that he made the wrong call and lost valuable points, vowing to make up for it in the next race.
Ferrari's team principal, Frederic Vasseur, stated that the team had asked both drivers to pit, but Hamilton did not want to pit. The team decided to let Leclerc lead because he had pitted later than Hamilton, who had already used up his tire advantage. This mistake means Antonelli is now in a strong position to win his first world title at the next race, the US Grand Prix in Austin, as long as he finishes ahead of Hamilton and Russell.
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