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Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Singapore Grand Prix – the first time he’s qualified outside the top five at Marina Bay.
Lewis Hamilton is urging his Ferrari team to alter their strategy in Formula 1 qualifying as he believes it is currently causing them grid positions. Despite qualifying sixth at the Singapore Grand Prix ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton finished behind both Mercedes and McLaren cars, as well as Max Verstappen. One main issue in current F1 is drivers queuing in the pit-lane to create gaps during qualifying, impacting Ferrari as they are positioned far from the pit exit. This causes them to lose tyre temperature, affecting their overall performance, according to Hamilton. Hamilton expressed disappointment with the situation, highlighting the need to improve their pit-lane strategy to prevent falling back due to lost tyre temperature. He indicated a preference for the previous system of cars lining up into the final corner to manage gaps, suggesting there may be room for improvement in current regulations.
