Hamilton's Singapore nightmare ended not just in sixth place but in the FIA medical center. After 62 laps of extreme heat and humidity at Marina Bay, the seven-time champion needed immediate medical attention and was granted an exemption from post-race media duties. The physical toll wasn't just the circuit—Hamilton waved off a late pit call during a virtual safety car, a strategic blunder that left him grinding through the final laps on shredded rubber. What started as a comfortable podium run turned into a collapse. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli blew past him, then both McLarens. Hamilton had no grip, no defense, and no answer. Singapore has history here—he and George Russell both felt the Marina Bay heat in 2024. But this time Hamilton's own call, not just the climate, turned a points haul into a medical timeout. Ferrari now faces questions about driver-pitwall trust when strategy windows slam shut.
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