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F1 fans FUME over controversial Hamilton incident not shown on TV
F1 fans were outraged on social media when a critical Lewis Hamilton moment was omitted from the broadcast during the Singapore Grand Prix, sparking criticism towards F1 TV direction for frequently missing on-track action in favor of crowd shots. At the Singapore GP, viewers missed Fernando Alonso rapidly closing the gap to Hamilton due to a brake issue, resulting in Hamilton receiving a time penalty and dropping from seventh to eighth position below Alonso. The TV directors chose to focus on crowd and celebrating Zak Brown post-McLaren’s constructors’ championship win in 2025, frustrating fans who wanted to witness the intense Alonso-Hamilton battle. Sky Sports, not in control of F1 TV direction, also faced backlash from users over missed on-track drama, with commentators expressing frustration over the missed action during the race. The incident stirred discussion around a potential rethink of broadcast rules and left many fans feeling that the Alonso-Hamilton rivalry deserved more spotlight on the global stream.
