Lewis Hamilton tells Mercedes he 'f***** up big time' after Singapore GP crash
dailystar.co.ukLewis Hamilton.The seven-time world champion qualified third, narrowly missing out on pole, but falling behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz at the start scuppered his race as Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and the other Ferrari of Charles Leclerc sprinted clear in wet conditions, even though the race was punctuated by numerous safety cars and virtual safety cars.Hamilton’s night then fell apart on lap 33 when he carried too much speed into the seventh corner and careered straight into a barrier, damaging his front wing. READ MORE: Sergio Perez’s Singapore Grand Prix win in doubt amid safety car investigation After re-joining just behind the McLaren of Lando Norris and just in front of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, Hamilton came on the radio and admitted: “I am so sorry about that guys.
I f***** it up big time.”After having a new wing fitted and switching onto slick tyres, Hamilton was left fighting for the lower points positions.
After attempting a bold move on Sebastian Vettel’s Aston Martin, the Mercedes man went wide, allowing Verstappen to slip through in the final minutes of the race which ran the full two hours.Hamilton eventually had to settle for ninth while George Russell finished out of the points to complete a miserable day for Mercedes. What did you think of the Singapore Grand Prix?
Tell us in the comments section below. Speaking after the race, Hamilton said: “That lock-up into turn seven… when those things happen your hearts sinks a little bit but you get back up again.“I tried to get past Seb but it was wet on the inside.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk
