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'They've thrown away a double podium' - what went wrong for Hamilton?

After a difficult day for Lewis Hamilton the Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski look at what went wrong with his and Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Originally reported by BBC Sport
'They've thrown away a double podium' - what went wrong for Hamilton?
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Lewis Hamilton: What Happened

BBC Sport reported on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in a story involving Lewis Hamilton, Singapore Grand Prix, Chequered Flag. Here is how the report opens:

After a difficult day for Lewis Hamilton the Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski look at what went wrong with his and Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix.

— BBC Sport

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Formula One and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: 'They've thrown away a double podium' - what went wrong for Hamilton?
  • Who’s involved: Lewis Hamilton, Singapore Grand Prix, Chequered Flag and Harry Benjamin
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Sunday, October 11, 2026 by BBC Sport

Background: Formula One

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by the Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of motorsport since its inaugural running in 1950 and is often considered to be the pinnacle of motorsport. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules all participant cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix.

Text from Wikipedia’s Formula One article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Lewis Hamilton

For fans following Lewis Hamilton, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Lewis Hamilton?

After a difficult day for Lewis Hamilton the Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Alisha Palmowski look at what went wrong with his and Ferrari's strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix. BBC Sport reported the story on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Who reported this F1 story?

BBC Sport first reported it on Sunday, October 11, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

Where can I get the latest Formula 1 news today?

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