Lewis Hamilton calls Singapore GP strategy a painful lesson

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Lewis Hamilton has described his strategy decision during the Singapore Grand Prix as a 'painful lesson' after finishing sixth. The Mercedes driver apologised to his Ferrari team for overriding their strategy call, which he acknowledged contributed to his disappointing result.

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