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Lewis Hamilton assessed after feeling unwell following Singapore Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton felt unwell after Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix and was assessed by medical staff at the circuit.
The Ferrari driver was excused from his scheduled post-race interviews.
He finished sixth after falling from third place in the closing laps as his tyres lost grip.
Hamilton had chosen to stay on track rather than make a late pit stop, after missing the pit entry when Ferrari called him in during a virtual safety car period.
He said the decision was his responsibility and apologised to the team for the points lost.
Singapore's heat and humidity make the race physically demanding for drivers.
Hamilton said he would keep working and try to come back stronger at the next race.
Lewis Hamilton was assessed by the FIA medical team after feeling unwell following the Singapore Grand Prix.
The Ferrari driver was excused from post-race media duties.
Hamilton finished sixth after staying out on worn tyres in the closing stages.
He said he took responsibility for the strategy decision and apologised to his team.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari driver and seven-time world champion.
- What
- He was assessed by the FIA medical team after feeling unwell and was excused from post-race media duties.
- When
- After the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
- Where
- At the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore.
- Why
- The sources say he felt unwell but do not state the cause.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A painful lesson today, but I take full responsibility for the decisions I made. Not every call will work out, and I can accept getting it wrong but I'm sorry for the team for the points we lost today.
We were hoping to hear from Lewis Hamilton before we go, however, he got out of the car and he was feeling unwell so he has gone to the medical centre.
Sorry boys, I let you down today with that strategy. My call and I lost us valuable points,
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll stopped on track with a clutch problem, prompting a virtual safety car period.
Hamilton missed the pit entry and decided to stay out.
Hamilton struggled with tyre degradation and dropped from third to sixth.
Hamilton was assessed by the FIA medical team and excused from media duties.
- Finish
- Sixth place
- Team
- Ferrari
- Circuit
- Marina Bay Circuit, Singapore
- Medical assessment
- FIA medical team
- Race strategy
- Hamilton stayed out after missing the pit entry during a virtual safety car period
Sources
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