Lewis Hamilton cleared by FIA after Singapore GP illness
NXTbets Pro | Published On: October 11, 2026
Hamilton cleared after Singapore
Lewis Hamilton felt unwell after the Singapore Grand Prix and left the circuit after the FIA medical team cleared him to skip post-race media duties. The decision closed out a difficult night for the Ferrari driver, who needed a check from officials before leaving. Ferrari did not say what kind of illness affected him, and the team kept the details of the problem out of its immediate post-race statements. What mattered most in the short term was that Hamilton received clearance and was able to depart.
The Singapore stop came after a race run in hot, humid conditions. Hamilton apologized to Ferrari and took responsibility for the outcome, saying he had cost the team valuable points. That admission fit the wider picture of a driver who spent much of the race fighting from a strong position before the effort began to fade. Hamilton had been running as high as second, a spot that put him in range of a major result, before dropping back to sixth by the finish. The swing from second to sixth told the story of a race that slipped away as the demands of the circuit and the conditions built up. Ferrari did not need a lengthy explanation to understand the cost. Hamilton’s pace at the front gave the team a chance at a better result, and the final classification left that chance unrealized.
Ferrari best result
Ferrari still left Singapore with a strong result. Charles Leclerc finished second, giving the team its best result since July and a podium finish that stood out in a race where Ferrari had reason to believe more was possible. Fred Vasseur said missing the pit entry cost Ferrari a potential podium, a detail that framed the team’s view of the evening. The result showed that Ferrari had enough pace to challenge near the front, but a missed chance in the pit lane kept the team from turning that speed into a bigger payoff. That kind of margin mattered in a race where track position and timing shaped the final order from one stint to the next.
Leclerc’s finish underlined the gap between what the team achieved and what it believed it could have achieved. Vasseur’s comment on the missed pit entry pointed to a specific moment rather than a broad failure, and that distinction mattered because Ferrari’s speed was there. For Ferrari, the weekend contained both a high point and a missed opportunity.
Austin next for Ferrari
Ferrari now turns to Austin, and the team’s attention moves quickly to the United States Grand Prix. Vasseur said Ferrari would focus on Austin next, which gives the team a clear target after a race in Singapore that mixed concern, recovery and frustration. Hamilton’s participation in the United States Grand Prix was not considered in doubt after he left the Singapore circuit, so Ferrari can shift its preparation without having to manage a broader availability issue. That matters because the team’s next step is about performance, setup and execution rather than any lingering uncertainty around its driver lineup.
Hamilton’s condition in Singapore did not change Ferrari’s immediate plans, but it did add another layer to a weekend that already carried enough pressure. He had been in position to help deliver a stronger result, then saw the race move away from him as the late stages wore on. Leclerc’s second-place finish gave Ferrari a clear talking point, and Vasseur’s assessment explained why the team believed there was more on the table. Austin now becomes the chance to reset. Ferrari has a positive result to build on and a clear issue to study from Singapore.
