P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to make improvements after underwhelming qualifying in Singapore.
Lewis Hamilton expressed the need for Ferrari to improve their session optimization following his sixth place qualification at the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite showing strength in Q1, Ferrari’s competitiveness waned in crucial moments. Hamilton ended up over half a second behind George Russell, who secured a remarkable pole position. The seven-time world champion highlighted the importance of optimizing sessions and urged Ferrari to enhance their weekend execution. Hamilton emphasized the significance of addressing issues such as losing tyre temperature to perform better in future races. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur attributed their performance drop-off to challenges with tyres and preparation, emphasizing the need to refocus for the race. Jenson Button noted the significance of Hamilton outqualifying Charles Leclerc and the importance of appreciating small victories during a challenging year.
