Lewis Hamilton insists “every thing is cool” between him and Mercedes after poor strategic selections ruined his race on the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton carried out nicely in qualifying, ranging from third on the grid, however he was the one main driver to begin on the gentle tyre, which everybody round him, together with team-mate George Russell, most well-liked Extra sturdy intermediate tire.
這位七屆世界冠軍需要比他的對手更早進站,因為他在軟胎上很難保持速度,而提前進站讓他陷入交通堵塞,最終他獲得了第六名,落後拉塞爾兩Bit.
Mercedes took the bizarre step of canceling two drivers from post-race media duties, citing “overheating”, that means Method 1 has had virtually a month off forward of the US Grand Prix time – Hamilton has but to disclose details about the incident to the media.
With almost per week to go earlier than the Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton wrote on Instagram: “I do know there was numerous dialogue across the final race and our technique in Singapore simply wasn’t working.
“It is pure for me to get annoyed when this occurs, and it is easy for me to talk out in that frustration.
“We knew that beginning on gentle tires could be a daring and dangerous transfer, however it could give us a bonus from the beginning and I in the end agreed with this suggestion.
“We additionally miscalculated what others would possibly do.”
Hamilton, who began his 350th race and holds sole second place in F1’s all-time grand prix, will depart Mercedes on the finish of the season to affix Ferrari after 12 years with the staff.
Some onlookers predicted the Briton’s relationship with the staff might develop into extra strained in preparations for his departure, however he insists every thing went nicely for the ultimate six races of the 12 months.
He added: “Every thing concerning the staff is cool, little question about it.
“Like all profitable partnerships, it’s important to undergo some lows to achieve the highs.
“We’re not afraid of these powerful conversations and difficult moments, which is why we have achieved a lot collectively.
“We’ll help one another till the top. It is all love.”
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