After criticizing strategy in Singapore, Hamilton calms things down with Mercedes 

Faced with the increase in comments on social networks in recent days, Lewis Hamilton preferred to take the lead. Targeted by some for having pointed out the strategy of Mercedes At the Singapore Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion wanted to set the record straight.

As a reminder, the Englishman, third on the grid, saw his team opt for an offset strategy which made him start on soft tyres when most were on mediums. Forced to stop earlier than his rivals, the future driver Ferrari lost all the benefit of his initial third place, finishing 6th more than 20 seconds behind his teammate George Russell (4th), who had started behind him.

« I fought with all my might to go on mediums, but the team kept suggesting the softs… everyone was on mediums, " Lewis Hamilton later said. While Mercedes later acknowledged its mistake through its technical director James Allison, the Briton was nonetheless keen to speak out on the subject as a rise in criticism was reported on social media.

« I know there has been a lot of debate around the last race and our strategy in Singapore, which just didn't work. When that happens it's natural to be frustrated and easy for me to talk about that frustration., he wrote on his social networks.

We knew that going with the soft tires was a bold and risky decision, but one that could give us an advantage at the start, and I ultimately accepted that recommendation. We also miscalculated what others might do. Make no mistake, things are going well with the team. Like all great stories, you have to go through the lows to get to the highs. We are not afraid of those tough conversations and difficult moments, and that is why we have accomplished so much together. Nothing but love. See you in Austin »

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© Instagram/Lewis Hamilton

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