Hamilton Avoids Penalty After Singapore Sprint Yellow Flag Review

Lewis Hamilton escaped further FIA action after a yellow flag review during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, where the Ferrari driver finished second behind Max Verstappen at the Marina Bay street circuit. The decision came after stewards investigated a potential infringement following George Russell's opening-lap crash.

According to the FIA stewards, Hamilton will face no further punishment for the incident. The rain-affected sprint also featured contact between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri late in the race.

Hamilton started strongly after moving from sixth on the grid into podium contention during the wet race. He crossed the finish line 2.5 seconds behind Verstappen after managing tyre conditions and the difficult overtaking environment.

Speaking after the sprint race, Hamilton described his start and race approach after securing second place.

"I had a mega start which is awesome," said Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari driver.

Hamilton said the wet conditions suited him and explained that he adjusted his pace while trying to remain close to Verstappen. He also highlighted the challenge of passing on the Marina Bay circuit.

"I love driving this track in the rain and those conditions, so as soon as the heavens opened I was like, 'This is a great day'." said Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari driver.

The result increased Hamilton's confidence in Ferrari's potential for the remainder of the weekend. He said the team could challenge rivals if qualifying performance improved.

"I think we showed that we obviously have a good car. I think if we can do slightly better in Qualifying, get both cars up there, I think we'll be able to reapply pressure to both the Mercedes and the Red Bull." said Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari driver.

Hamilton had earlier admitted Ferrari's sprint qualifying strategy choice was not successful. He selected a different run plan in SQ3 and struggled after switching from medium to soft tyres.

"We did a slightly different run plan to the others; it was my choice, and I think we got that wrong." said Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari driver.

Charles Leclerc finished third in the sprint after struggling with intermediate tyre performance as the track conditions changed. He said his balance choice worked early but became difficult later in the race.

"I struggled a lot from mid-race onwards," said Charles Leclerc, Ferrari driver.

Leclerc held the final podium position after a late battle involving the McLaren drivers, while Hamilton prepared for qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix after his sprint result.